India, April 29 -- The Madras high court on Monday directed a special court in Dindigul district to frame charges against Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam leader I Periyasamy and his family members in connection with a Rs.2.1 crore disproportionate assets case, reversing a previous order discharging the Tamil Nadu rural development minister.

Justice P Velmurugan gave the directive on a criminal revision petitions filed by directorate of vigilance and anti-corruption (DVAC), challenging the Special court order discharging Periyasamy, his wife and their two sons in the case.

Justice Velmurugan directed the special court to conduct the trial on a day-to-day basis and complete it within six months.

The prosecution case was that Periyasamy amassed...