SC rejects Kolianwali’s anticipatory bail plea
CHANDIGARH: The Supreme Court (SC) on Friday dismissed the anticipatory bail plea of senior Shiromani Akali Dal leader and former member of the Punjab Subordinate Service Selection Board (PSSSB) Dyal Singh Kolianwali in the disproportionate assets case. The SC also directed Kolianwali, a confidante of former CM Parkash Singh Badal, to surrender within seven days.
Kolianwali has been absconding since a Mohali court had rejected his anticipatory bail in July while the high court had dismissed his interim bail in August.
Kolianwali is also former chairman of the Punjab Agro Industries and belongs to Lambi assembly constituency represented by Badal Senior.
On July 1, the Punjab vigilance bureau had registered a case against Kolianwali for amassing wealth by allegedly misusing his official position during the 10-year rule of the Akali-bjp government between 2007 and 2017.
The case was registered under the Prevention of Corruption Act at the VB police station in Mohali. The VB chose the period between 2009 and 2014 for investigation during which Kolianwali was holding key posts.
During this period, he allegedly spent ₹4.10 crore on various moveable and immoveable assets, including other expenditures, which was more than 70% of his actual earning.