New Delhi:  Uttar Pradesh politician Mayawati may face fresh charges of corruption with the Supreme Court today agreeing to hear a case linked to her alleged illegal wealth.

To stop this from happening, it was the Centre that argued before the court - there are "no new grounds" for a new complaint against the former Chief Minister.

The possibility of a new investigation comes at a time key players in Uttar Pradesh, including Mayawati, are preparing for the high voltage state election next year.

The court said it would not pass any immediate order against Mayawati but would hear the petition filed by a former member of her BSP or Bahujan Samaj Party.

Appearing for the Centre, Attorney General Mukul Rohatgi, told the court that Mayawati had been cleared by the Income Tax department, which had investigated donations made to her.

"We don't have any other material, so why should we go on registering another FIR?" Mr Rohatgi questioned.

Mayawati's lawyer told the court that the petitioner was out for vendetta after being denied a ticket to contest elections.

60-year-old Mayawati, a three-time chief minister has rejected any alliances for next year's polls but is being actively pursued by the main parties in Uttar Pradesh.