Bengaluru, Feb. 21 -- The Karnataka Government has defended its decision to promote former Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA) Commissioner Dr. D.B. Natesh, stating that the move was in accordance with established legal procedures.

In a six-page reply to Mysuru-based RTI activist Snehamayi Krishna, Chief Secretary Shalini Rajneesh said the promotion was discussed at a State Cabinet meeting and approved collectively.

Krishna had objected to the elevation of certain senior KAS officers, including Natesh, to Selection Grade and had levelled corruption allegations against the Chief Secretary. Shalini Rajneesh dismissed the charges as baseless, false and defamatory, stating that no evidence had been furnished to substantiate the claims...