<h1>Probe into cooperative housing society land allotment scam criticized; possible transfer to central agency under PMLA</h1> The High Court criticized the state investigation into an alleged land allotment scam by former office-bearers of a cooperative housing society formed for SC/ST beneficiaries, noting apparent laxity by the Economic Offence Wing despite cognisance and limited action weeks after registration. The court, considering allegations of embezzlement, fraud and improper allotments to non-eligible persons, indicated it may transfer the probe to a central agency and directed that prior allotments be investigated with recovery proceedings and potential action under the anti-money laundering law. Petition seeks recognition of newly elected office-bearers.