Chandigarh, Nov. 2 -- Punjab governor Gulab Chand Kataria has granted sanction to prosecute Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) leader and former minister Bikram Singh Majithia in a disproportionate assets (DA) case filed by the state Vigilance Bureau (VB).

This clears the way for the VB to initiate criminal proceedings against Majithia under the Prevention of Corruption Act.

Officials familiar with the matter said the approval was issued under Section 19 of the Prevention of Corruption Act, following a recommendation by the Bhagwant Mann-led Punjab cabinet based on the VB's findings and legal advice from the advocate general's office.

On September 8, the Punjab cabinet granted prosecution sanction against Majithia, who is currently lodged in th...