Guilty in illegal money transfer will not be spared: Sabitha
Home Minister Sabitha Indra Reddy on Tuesday stated that the state government would not spare anybody found to be involved in the illegal transfer of money from Yajur Mandir in Satya Sai Ashram, Puttaparthy to Karnataka.
Talking to media persons after laying foundation stones of a series development projects in Shamshabad mandal in Ranga Reddy district, the Home Minister stated that the government would arrest anyone found guilty. We will take stringent action against all those who are behind the transfer of money from Puttaparthi Ashram to Karnataka, Ms Indra Reddy said.
She added that the police would conduct an impartial probe into the entire episode and book cases against the guilty, who ever they may be.
The Home Minister further expressed confidence that the police would crack the case soon and the names of guilty would come to light.
Meanwhile, a Court in Hindupur on Tuesday refused bail to Nandan Shetty, Srinivasan and Shekhar, the three persons who were arrested in connection with illegal transfer of money from Puttaparthi to Karnataka.
According to information coming in, the Court rejected the petition filed by the lawyers representing the accused outright, when the police produced them before it.(INN)
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Guilty in illegal money transfer will not be spared: Sabitha
2011/6/22 2:47:26 Alleging that Chief Minister N Kiran Kumar Reddy and Pradesh Congress Committee president Botsa Satyanarayana were involved in a posts-for-cash scam, Telugu Desam Party general secretary M Arvind Kumar Goud on Wednesday demanded a white paper on the recent reshuffle of government officials across the board in the state.
Mr Arvind Kumars allegation, sure to stir many a hornets nest, came before media persons at the NTR Trust Bhavan where he said that both Mr Kiran Kumar Reddy and Mr Satyanarayana were selling posts in places of their choice to officials in lieu of money.
Both Chief Minister N Kiran Kumar Reddy and PCC president Botsa Satyanarayana have opened counters to collect mamools for giving transfer orders to officials to places of their choice, Mr Arvind Kumar alleged.
Besides this, the role of some Ministers in helping the officials and bureaucrats to get transferred to places of their choice cannot be ruled out, the TDP leader further alleged.
He added, they have not spared any department or any post, right from the level of a peon to an officer of IAS level. They have a fixed rate to give transfer orders, based on the post and to the places of the employees choice.
Mr Arvind Kumar demanded the state government release a `white paper on the recent transfer of officials as lakh of rupees changed hands.
Both the Chief Minister and PCC chief are looting the officials in the name of transfers, he alleged.
The TDP leader appealed to the government to check illegal transfers. (INN)
2011/6/22 4:16:33 Urging the state government to set up a body to administer the Sri Satya Sai Central Trust on the lines of the Specified Authority in the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams, All India Congress Committee secretary Ponguleti Sudhakar Reddy on Wednesday demanded a thorough probe into the properties of the Trust after the case of illegal transfer of money came to light.
Talking to media persons at Congress Legislature Party Office, Mr Sudhakar Reddy said that an impartial and thorough probe into the properties held by the Satya Sai Central Trust was very much the need of the hour as money was being transferred from the Yajur Mandir in Puttaparthi to Bangalore.
Mr Sudhakar Reddy demanded that the government take immediate steps to safeguard the wealth of the Trust, ensure the arrest of all guilty in connection with the transfer of money and punish them sternly, whoever it may be.
The state government must protect the properties of Satya Sai Central Trust by setting up a monitoring body on the lines of Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams Specified Authority, the senior leader said.
Mr Sudhakar Reddy disclosed that he would submit a memorandum to Chief Minister N Kiran Kumar Reddy, seeking a probe into entire issue soon.
The Congress leader also hailed Union Minister for Environment Jairam Rameshs decision to give permission for establishment of industries only after they stand by environmental norms and laws pertaining to acquisition of land.
Mr Sudhakar Reddy also condemned the attack on MPs Rajaiah and G Vivek at Hanmakonda in Warangal when they went to pay last respects to Telangana ideologue Professor Jayashankar.
The senior leader also said that he would seek a memorial dedicated to Professor Jayashankar in the state capital.(INN)
Shankar Rao slams State for ACB officials' transfer
2012/4/7 4:11:38 Former Congress minister Dr P Shankar Rao on Saturday came down heavily on the State Government for 'indiscriminate' transfer of the ACB officials in order to shield the corrupt ministers, who were found having nexus with the liquor syndicates.
Talking to media persons at the Congress Legislature Party Office, Shankar Rao said that the transferring of ACB Joint Director Srinivasa Reddy to Coastal Security would definitely damage the party and governmentâs image. In order to shield the corrupt ministers, he said that the government should not stoop to such level and ignore the moral values. âThe transfer of Srinivasa Reddy in the name of promotion to Coastal Security is aimed to dilute the ACB investigations into the liquor syndicate issue,â he said.
Though the transfer of sincere and outright officials would affect the morale of entire department, he advised the officials not to lose confidence and hopes. He asked as to how the Chief Minister, who recently claimed to bring the guilty to book, could transfer the officials when the investigations were in a crucial phase.
Responding to media reports about his 'forced resignation' from the Kiran Kumar Reddy Cabinet, the former minister claimed that he never resigned from his ministerâs post.
Dr Shankar Rao said that he did not attend the Telangana Congress leaders meeting as he did not get the invite from the leaders. (INN)
2011/11/29 15:38:11 A 23-year-old woman, Sabitha, committed suicide by setting herself ablaze allegedly due to harassment by her husband for more dowry.
Sabitha took the extreme step on Tuesday morning at her residence in Permanguda. She poured kerosene on her body and set herself on fire. She died on the spot. According to Ibrahimpatnam police, Sabitha was married to Krishna, a JCB operator, about five years ago. The couple also had one child. However, Sabitha was allegedly being harassed by her Krishna for more dowry and the same reason is believed to have led her to commit suicide.
Ibrahimpatnam police are investigation the case. (INN)
TDP hails Yeddys indictment, seeks action in OMC permits
2011/7/28 9:04:52 Hailing the Karnataka Lokayukta N Santosh Hegde indicting Karnataka Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa and his Cabinet colleagues on illegal mines in that state, senior Telugu Desam Party leaders K Srinivasulu and V Narender Reddy on Thursday demanded that the state government release a `white paper on illegal mining in Anantapur.
Talking to media persons at NTR Trust Bhavan, Mr K Srinivasulu alleged that a lot of irregularities have taken place during former chief minister Y S Rajasekhar Reddys tenure in the allotment of permits to mines in Anantapur district and caused losses to the tune of thousands of crores of rupees to the state Exchequer.
However, the state government has not acted in a responsible manner and had not take any action against the guilty officials, the TDP leaders said.
They added, At least now the government should open its eyes and take strong action against the guilty officials as per the Law.
Mr Srinivasulu appealed to Chief Minister N Kiran Kumar Reddy to act in a responsible manner at least now and initiate action against the guilty officials who had nodded for the permits and prevent further losses to state Exchequer.(INN)
2012/4/23 3:02:00 Nalgonda, April 23 (INN): Home Minister Sabitha Indra Reddy on Monday dismissed reports that appeared in a section of media linking her son Karthik Reddy with Bhanu Kiran, the prime accused in the murder case of Rayalaseema factionist Maddelacheruvuyu Suri.
Talking to media persons, the Home minister denied media reports that her son Karthik Reddy was allegedly involved in Suri's murder. Stating that no one involved in Suri's murder would be spared, she said that that the CID has been given full powers to arrest anyone in connection with the investigations. âThe CID will launch probe against anyone, including my son Karthik Reddy, if they found any vital clue in connection with murder of Suri,â she said.
She congratulated the CID for arresting Bhanu Kiran.
Responding to the Congress and Telugu Desam party leaders staging parallel dharnas on liquor scam in Vizianagaram district, the Home minister said that leaders of both the parties have not taken any prior permission for staging dharnas and were unnecessarily causing law and order problem in the district. She said that the District Police has been asked to take all measures to control the situation.
Sabitha said that the files relating to lifting of police cases against the students who participated in the statehood agitation was pending with Chief Minister N KIran Kumar Reddy.
2011/10/17 5:40:37 YSR Congress party Honorary president YS Vijaya Lakshmi has filed Public Interest Litigation (PIL) against TDP president Nara Chandrababu Naidu in High Court on Monday. In her 2424 pages of petition that gives enough details of Chandrababu's illegal assets, she alleges Babu acquired all of them during his regime as Chief Minister and possessing them on fake names. She has asked the court to order an inquiry on his assets. She also points out Chandrababu has intentionally made a false statement about his properties and their current value. She asked the court to inquire how a 2 Acre land owner Chandrababu has turned into a multi millionaire in just 9 years.
She has submitted the details of the assets of Chandrababu, his wife Bhuvaneswari, son Lokesh and many others on whose names he divides his assets and running businesses. She alleges, Babu not even spared his mother is using her name for his assets and running businesses on her name.
Vijaya Lakshmi also told the court about his fake partners Sujana Chowdary and CM Ramesh, who transfers money from and to foreign countries for his businesses in the state and abroad.
Vijaya Lakshmi blames Chandrababu has ruined Chittur Dairy to establish his Heritage Dairy with which he turns all his black money into white.
She asked the court to order for a separate inquiry on Ramoji Rao who earned thousands of crores through his finance business violating the RBI and AP Chit Funds rules and regulations. She has asked in her petition, why the Rs.275 crores unclaimed amount left in Ramoji Rao's ASCO account shouldn't be considered belongs to Chandrababu Naidu?
She also mentioned in her petition that, Chandrababu while in his regime as Chief Minister of the state, violating the rules and regulations has indulged in illegal money transfers, illegal businesses, land encroachments etc using his influence. Vijaya Lakshmi has asked the court to order for inquiry into his illegal assets, Ramoji Rao assets and income sources.
2012/3/27 4:45:56 Home Minister P Sabitha Indira Reddy admitted that several clubs were being run illegally in the State, particularly in the limits of Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation.
In her reply to a question raised by MLAs K Srisailam Goud and A Rajender during Question Hour on Tuesday, the minister said that playing cards and other illegal activities were taking place in the clubs situated in the outskirts of Hyderabad City, in the name of farm houses. She said regular raids were being conducted and several cases have been booked against those activities. (INN)
2011/9/5 3:54:41 Senior leader of Telugu Desam party Dadi Veerabhadra Rao on Monday demanded that the YSR Congress party president Jaganmohan Reddy be arrested for colluding with Karnataka Minister Gali Janardhan Reddy, who was arrested by the Central Bureau of Investigation in the multi-crore mining scam.
Talking to media persons, Veerabhadra Rao alleged that Jaganmohan Reddy had business links with Gali Brothers in the mining at Obulapuram in Anantapur district. He alleged that Jaganmohan Reddy was receiving 50 percent of mining money as investments in his firms in the name of a fictitious company established by Gali Brothers.
Demanding stringent punishment for those indulged in illegal mining of countryâs valuable resources, Veerabhadra Rao opined that the guilty be awarded capital punishment. He said Gali Janardhan Reddyâs arrest would send a stern warning to those involved in illegal mining across the country. (INN)
2011/9/5 3:06:24 Taking credit for the arrest of Karnataka Minister Gali Janardhan Reddy on Monday by the Central Bureau of Investigation in the multi-billion illegal mining scam, Telugu Desam Party president N Chandrababu Naidu said it was his party which brought the entire scam to the nationâs notice.
Describing Galiâs arrest as a âgood signâ, the TDP president held both the State and Central Governments responsible for âlootingâ of crores of rupees due to illegal mining in Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh.
Talking to media persons at NTR Trust Bhavan, the TDP chief said though his party brought to notice of the State Legislative Assembly and Parliament with evidence that illegal mining was going on in Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh since 2005, the respective governments failed to act responsibly. He said that the political parties would lose confidence of people if the governments do not act responsibly on the guilty.
Naidu alleged that the Gali Brothers resorted to indiscriminate mining due to governmentsâ inept attitude and colluded with YSR Congress president Jaganmohan Reddy in looting of nationâs natural wealth. Despite the Supreme Court and Lokayukta indicting Gali Brothers, Naidu alleged that they continued mining.
Naidu reiterated that his party would continue its fight against illegal mining until the guilty are brought to book. He asked the state government to cooperate with the CBI in producing all evidences in connection with mining scam. (INN)
Court dismisses Vijay Raghav's bail petition transfer plea
2012/5/4 3:25:00 Hyderabad, May 4 (INN): The CBI Special Court at Nampally on Friday dismissed the petition of Finance head (South) for Emaar MGF Land Limited G V Vijaya Raghav seeking transfer his bail petition before the Justice Naga Maruthi Sarma.
The court after hearing the arguments of Vijay Raghav counsel observed that there was no need to transfer his bail petition before Justice Naga Maruti Sarma and quashed the petition.
In the transfer petition, Vijay Raghav's counsel requested that since Justice Naga Maruti Sarma heard the arguments, it would be better for the court to transfer his petition to his bench to take a decision. In his bail application, Raghav said the CBI had subjected him to third degree torture during questioning.
He also said that the alleged exclusive knowledge about the case was in the form of documents and the same was in the custody of the probe agency. The petitioner said he was innocent and had got nothing to do with the case.
2011/11/4 5:47:23 The Telugu Desam Party on Friday slammed Kadapa MP Jagan Mohan Reddy for dragging the name of its president N Chandrababu Naidu into the Obulapuram Mining Corporation (OMC) illegal mining scam.
Talking to reporters at NTR Trust Bhavan, senior TDP leader K Yerran Naidu said that although it was true that the mining lease was transferred to the OMC during the TDP regime, all irregularities happened during the tenure of YS Rajasekhara Reddy as the Chief Minister. He said that Jagan must realise that the CBI was investigating into the illegal mining by the OMC and not the transfer of mining lease.
Yerran Naidu accused the YSR Congress president of unnecessarily dragging the name of Chandrababu Naidu only to get political mileage and divert attention. He said Chandrababu Naidu had no connections with Gali Janardhan Reddy or the OMC at any point of time.
Meanwhile, the Congress party supported Jagan's claim that the mining lease was transferred during TDP's rule. However, it also suspected the involvement of Jagan in the OMC scam.
Demanding an enquiry into the GO pertaining to the transfer of lease to the OMC, Congress MLA Anam Vivekananda Reddy claimed that Jagan had connections with OMC chairman Gali Janardhan Reddy. He asked Jagan to disclose the details of what transpired between him and the CBI officials on Friday. (INN)
2011/2/2 8:13:21 Former Telecom Minister A. Raja who was facing charges in the Rs.1,76,000 crore 2G Spectrum allotments case, was arrested by CBI today (Feb.2nd). His associates in this case Chandholia and Siddarth Behra were also arrested. CBI was forced to take action against the Minister only after it had a thorough bashing by Supreme Court, which gives it a dead line of 10th February to submit its full report of this case.
So far, DMK party president and Tamilnadu Chief Minister Karunanidhi didnt make any comments of his party leader A.Rajas arrest. BJP which halted the proceedings of Parliament demanding a Joint Parliamentary Committee to investigate this case, responding to his arrest said that, it is too little and too late action. It said that the arrest proves that UPA Government is guilty in this case.
Congress wearing a bold face diplomatically stated From the very beginning of this case we were assuring that, anyone found guilty will not be spared in this case. We have proved our sincerity with his arrest.The law will take its own course regarding this case. Congress has nothing to do with this case.
2011/9/26 7:18:42 A day after firing salvo against Chief Minister N Kiran Kumar Reddy, the Handlooms and Textiles Minister Dr P Shankar Rao found a new target on Monday.
Addressing a press conference, Dr Shankar Rao alleged that Home Minister P Sabitha Indra Reddy was involved in corruption at a large-scale. He accused the Home Minister of taking bribe to execute official works. He alleged that Sabitha's corruption network was being operated by her relatives including her son and brother.
The Minister claimed that he had enough evidences that Sabitha Reddy took money to give postings of choice to police officials in Hyderabad and elsewhere. He said had already brought the matter to the notice of Chief Minister Kiran Kumar Reddy, but that latter took no action in this regard. A detailed letter has already been sent to the Central Bureau of Investigation seeking enquiry, he said.
The minister alleged that the corruption was rampant in the home, revenue and excise departments of the State Government. He said if the State Government fails to take action against Sabitha Reddy and do not take measures to prevent corruption in other departments, he would launch a massive agitation from October 2. He warned that the Congress party would be wiped off if it continues to ignore the issue of corruption.
Dr Shankar Rao said he was ready to resign from his post to launch agitation against the corruption in the State Government departments at various levels. (INN)
2012/1/7 10:58:38 Handlooms and Textiles Minister P Shankar Rao on Saturday once again fired fresh salvo against Home Minister Sabitha India Reddy.
Talking to media persons at Secretariat, Shankar Rao alleged that Home Minister Sabitha Indra Reddy has been collecting bribes to give postings in her department. Stating that he has clear evidence to prove his charge against the Home Minister, Shankar Rao alleged that Sabitha Indra Reddy has been misusing her official position and minting money with her post.
Dr Shankar Rao said that he had written a letter to Chief Minister N Kiran Kumar Reddy in this regard. However, he did not got a favourable reply from the Chief Minister, he said adding that he would also write a letter to Director General of Police V V Dinesh Reddy seeking action. He is also planning to file a petition in the State High Court seeking probe.
As per the service rule, the officer has to continue in a posting for two years. However, without the completion of two years at one place, several officers have been transferred without clear reasons, he alleged.
The Minister also appealed to President Prathibha Patil to extend the tenure of Governor ESL Narasimhan which ended on January 6. Describing the Governor as an able administrator, he urged the President to continue his services for one more stint. (INN)
Mining scam: Sabitha, Balineni under CBI's scanner
2011/9/5 4:06:08 Following the arrest of Karnataka Minister Gali Janardhan Reddy by the Central Bureau of Investigation in the multi-crore mining scam, Home Minister P Sabitha Reddy, former Balineni Srinivasulu Reddy and two senior IAS officials are also likely to face the wrath of CBI, reliable sources told INN. Both Sabitha and Balineni held the mines portfolio in YS Rajasekhara Reddy's cabinet.
According to sources, the CBI is enquiring into the details to get to the bottom of the truth. IAS officer Sri Laxmi, who was Secretary of Mines Department and Rajagopal, the then mines development managing director, might have to face CBI interrogations shortly. The CBI has already interrogated a top IAS officer BP Acharya, who had headed the industries and APIIC departments during YSR's regime. The CBI, sources said, was seeking permissions to prosecute those involved in the said irregularities.
The CBI is understood to have secured evidences in respect of illegal mining, governmentâs relaxations and a list of those who were benefited due to those changes in the Acts, formed part of CBI probe. Further, exceeding the State boundary limits, changes in revenue limits effected unilaterally by the then Chief Minister YSR and in the process, demolishing a place of worship for iron ore mining was being probed by the CBI. The role of men behind exports of lakhs of tonnes of iron ore overseas is also being deeply probed by the CBI.
All the files related to the Obulapuram Mines have been seized by the CBI to proceed in the quizzing of more public representatives and top brass. (INN)
2011/11/4 5:44:20 CBI joint director VVS Laxminarayana on Friday stated that the probing agency would investigate into the GO Ms No 80 issued in February 2002 by the Chandrababu Naidu Government transferring the mining lease to Obulapuram Mining Corporation
Talking to reporters, the CBI Joint Director informed that Kadapa MP YS Jagan Mohan Reddy gave a copy of the GO and other documents relating to transfer of mining lease to the OMC during his appearance before the agency in the OMC illegal mining case. However, he said that Jagan denied having any business links with OMC chairman Gali Janardhan Reddy.
According to Laxminarayana, the YSR Congress president told the CBI officials that he met Gali Janardhan Reddy only on four occasions in some private functions. However, he denied having any other connections with the Gali brothers or the OMC.
The CBI official refused to divulge more details of what transpired between Jagan and the investigating team. He said Jagan's entire statement has been recorded. (INN)
2012/1/9 13:21:15 Home Minister Sabitha Indra Reddy on Monday promised to give Manjira river water to Viakarabad town in Rangareddy district by month end.
âThe government will make all arrangements to inaugurate the drinking water supply project by the end of January and allocate enough funds,â she told reporters here. The Home Minister gave this assurance to the TRS protestors, led by former MLA Chandrasekhar, tried to picket her residence.
The former MLA alleged that Sabitha failed to address the district problems and neglecting Vikarabad mandal after her election. With Home Minister giving the assurance, the TRS activists withdrew their dharna. (INN)
2012/1/28 10:37:37 Home Minister Sabitha Indra Reddy on Saturday warned that the government would act sternly against those who were desecrating the statues of national leaders in the state and causing law and order problem.
Talking to media persons here, after having the darshan of Goddess Padmavathi Ammavaru at Tiruchanur, the Home Minister said that the government would not spare anybody, however high and mighty they were and take stern action against the guilty. She said that the police arrested three persons in this connection and that others would be traced soon.
Mrs Indira Reddy said the situation in Amalapuram had returned to normal and the additional police, deployed to maintain law and order, would be withdrawn in a phased manner.
She assured people that the government was taking all necessary steps to withdraw cases booked against students and activists who participated in the separate Telangana agitation. Cases would be lifted based on their nature and severity, she added.
Earlier, police arrested dalit activists at Leela Mahal Centre in the town, who obstructed her convoy demanding action against culprits responsible for desecration of Dr B R Ambedkarâs statues in Amalapuram. (INN)
2011/6/19 7:59:11 Satya Sai Central Trust member RJ Ratnakar on Sunday evening categorically stated that that Trust has any connection with the money seized by the police while being transported in a van to Bangalore.
In media statement, Mr Ratnakar stated that the Rs 35.5 lakh seized by the police was not the property of the Trust.
The Trust member added that 12 persons from Hindupur were connected to the money and urged the police to take steps to identify these persons.
Meanwhile, Superintendent of Police Shahnawaz Qasim on Sunday stated that the police have definite clues in connection with the origins of the money which was being transported in vehicles from Puttaparthi to Karnakata.
The SP revealed that the driver of vehicle has disclosed the names of a few persons who were behind the money transfer.
Mr Qasim added that the person driving the van be produced in Hindupur court on Monday. The police would appeal before the Court to keep the money in its custody until the investigation is completed, he stated.
The district SP added that the police would seek the help of the Income Tax Department.
Meanwhile, rumours that another vehicle with Rs 10 crore on board has been seized by the police continue to do rounds. It may be mentioned here that Mr Qasim did not make any mention of any second seizure of cash. (INN)
Former Congress minister Dr P Shankar Rao on Saturday came down heavily on the State Government for 'indiscriminate' transfer of the ACB officials in order to shield the corrupt ministers, who were found having nexus with the liquor syndicates.
YSR Congress party Honorary president YS Vijaya Lakshmi has filed Public Interest Litigation (PIL) against TDP president Nara Chandrababu Naidu in High Court on Monday. In her 2424 pages of petition that gives enough details of Chandrababu's illegal assets, she alleges Babu acquired all of them during his regime as Chief Minister and possessing them on fake names. She has asked the court to order an inquiry on his assets. She also points out Chandrababu has intentionally made a false statement about his properties and their current value. She asked the court to inquire how a 2 Acre land owner Chandrababu has turned into a multi millionaire in just 9 years.
Home Minister P Sabitha Indira Reddy admitted that several clubs were being run illegally in the State, particularly in the limits of Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation.
The Telugu Desam Party on Friday slammed Kadapa MP Jagan Mohan Reddy for dragging the name of its president N Chandrababu Naidu into the Obulapuram Mining Corporation (OMC) illegal mining scam.
A day after firing salvo against Chief Minister N Kiran Kumar Reddy, the Handlooms and Textiles Minister Dr P Shankar Rao found a new target on Monday.
CBI joint director VVS Laxminarayana on Friday stated that the probing agency would investigate into the GO Ms No 80 issued in February 2002 by the Chandrababu Naidu Government transferring the mining lease to Obulapuram Mining Corporation
Home Minister Sabitha Indra Reddy on Monday promised to give Manjira river water to Viakarabad town in Rangareddy district by month end.
