CRCS raises questions about co-operative society headed by Karnataka MLA Basanagouda Patil Yatnal

Belagavi The Union Ministry of Co-operation has raised questions about the financial dealings of Vijayapura-based Siddhasiri Society, over audit, liquidity and an investment of ₹1,065 crore. Basanagouda Patil Yatnal, MLA, is the president of the society. Mr Yatnal, who was elected on a BJP ticket, has been expelled from the party.

His son Ramanagouda Basanagouda Patil is the chairman and a member of the board of directors, as per a letter sent by Central Registrar of Cooperative Societies (CRCS) to the Deputy Commissioner, Vijayapura. BJP expels rebel leader and BSY baiter Basanagouda Patil Yatnal for six years storyline 1 The CRCS letter seeks detailed responses on at least 11 points. These questions are based on the information uploaded by the society on the CRCS portal.

The Vijayapura-based society successfully applied for conversion from a State-level cooperative to a multi-state cooperative last year.