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The government should immediately release Rs 10 lakh to the kin of the deceased and up to Rs 5 lakh to injured persons,” Shettar said.He charged that HDMC officials were issuing certificates validating the violation of construction bylaws after receiving heavy gratification. Shettar added that the state government has cited the model code of conduct to deny compensation to the family members of the victims. HDMC has announced Rs 2 lakh to the family members of the deceased on humanitarian grounds.“The model code of conduct does not apply for announcing compensation to those affected in a disaster. This led to suspicion that attempts are being made to protect the guilty, he charged. This corrupt practice has resulted in many illegal buildings coming up in the twin cities, he added..