<h1>Shivakumar orders a special investigation into alleged irrigation department looting while pursuing consultations on the Mekedatu reservoir.</h1> The Deputy Chief Minister ordered a Special Investigation Team in the Revenue Department to probe an alleged nexus looting the Irrigation Department and will pursue administrative and political consultations-meeting party leaders, the Union Water Resource Minister, legal counsels, and seeking the Chief Minister's approval-regarding pre-budget matters and the proposed Mekedatu balancing reservoir on the Cauvery.