Report sought on filling up of tank

By S A Ishaqui
Hyderabad,April 18: Justice L. Narasimha Reddy of the Andhra Pradesh High Court on Monday directed the secretary to the irrigation department to submit a report on the filling up of a tank at Bibinagar in Nalgonda district under the road widening programme by the National Highway Authority of India.
The judge was dealing with a petition filed by Suryavamsi Spinning Mills challenging the acquisition of its 7,688 square metre of land for the road widening between Hyderabad and Yadagirigutta.
The judge expressed dismay over the manner in which the authorities were dealing with the life of people in rural India. He pointed out how trees that were 100-years-old were mechanically chopped off.

HC upholds order to cancel exams

Justice K.C. Bhanu of the AP High Court on Monday upheld the action of the South Central Railway in cancelling the examination notification for promotion of assistant sub-inspectors in the Railway Protection Force. Mr T. Vijay Babu and four other constables, who had appeared for the selection pursuant to a notification issued in November 2009, challenged the action of the Railways.
The SCR had cancelled the selection process after the question paper was leaked. The authorities brought to the notice of the court that they conducted an in house inquiry and found enough proof of the question paper being leaked and therefore to ensure fairness, the examination was cancelled.

Notice to SBI over refusing job to man

Justice K.C. Bhanu of the High Court on Monday issued a notice to the State Bank of India (SBI), based on a petition challenging the action of the bank in refusing to recruit a person on the ground that he was suffering from Haemophilia. One Mr Banvat Sankar Naik filed the writ stating that he was selected for the post of clerk in April 2010. The authorities refused his job in December on the ground that he suffered from a blood disorder. The petitioner contended that the said disorder was not within the prescribed alarming level, and in any case it was not dangerous for him to carry out his clerical duties and as such the exclusion was discriminatory and arbitrary. The judge directed the bank authorities to respond to the plea within four weeks.

YSR kin challenge withdrawal of cops

Ms Sharmila, daughter of late Chief Minister, Dr Y.S. Rajasekhar Reddy, and her husband, Mr Anil Kumar, on Monday approached the High Court challenging the action of the authorities in withdrawing their personal security. The petitioners brought to the notice of the court that they were provided 1+1 security in 2004 in view of the threat perception. They said that the authorities withdrew their security from April 1 without any prior intimation to them. Ms Sharmila told the court since his brother Mr Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy resigned from the Congress, the ruling party in the state was systematically targeting their family members. She urged the court to restore their personal security.

Salarjung museum told to hold polls

The High Court on Monday directed the authorities of Salar Jung museum to conduct fresh selection to the post of museum’s director after duly considering the case of Ms J. Kedareswari, the keeper of the museum. A division bench comprising Justice Ghulam Mohammad and Justice K.G. Shankar while dismissing a writ appeal filed by the museum authorities granted the order.

AP High Court lets CBI loose on Jagan & Co.

The Andhra Pradesh High Court on Wednesday ordered the Central Bureau of Investigation to register a case against the YSR Congress chief and Kadapa MP, Mr Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy, and his associate companies including his investors
By S A Ishaqui


Hyderabad, Aug 10 : The Andhra Pradesh High Court on Wednesday ordered the Central Bureau of Investigation to register a case against the YSR Congress chief and Kadapa MP, Mr Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy, and his associate companies including his investors.

The High Court directed the CBI to register the case under the provisions of the IPC, Prevention of Corru-ption Act, and Prevention of Money Laundering Act, apart from criminal conspiracy.

While disposing two petitions by the textile minister, Dr P. Shankar Rao, and the Telugu Desam’s Mr Yerrannaidu, and others, a Division Bench comprising Chief Justice Nisar Ahmad Kakru and Justice Vilas V. Afzulpurkar pointed out that the investments made in Mr Jagan’s companies were nothing but a form of corruption that attracted Section 3 of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act.

Referring to the allegations of Dr Shankar Rao and the TD leaders, the Bench pointed out that prima facie it had emerged from records that from May 2004, Mr Jagan Mohan Reddy had floated a number of firms, which got investment from several companies which in turn benefited from the government in various forms like SEZs, irrigation contracts, relaxation and permission for real estate ventures.

The bench observed that he was connected with companies which were showing phenomenal growth and these facts made it necessary to ascertain the role of individuals, firms and public servants

AP High Court dismisses third plea against Jagan

The AP High Court on Wednesday dismissed third petition by Mr K.K. Sherwani, a practicing advocate from Kadapa, against YSR Congress chief, Mr Jaganmohan Reddy.


By S A Ishaqui
Hyderabad, Aug 10:The AP High Court on Wednesday dismissed third petition by Mr K.K. Sherwani, a practicing advocate from Kadapa, against YSR Congress chief, Mr Jaganmohan Reddy.

The petitioners sought the direction from the court to call for and examine the records connected with three GOs issued by the state government in favour of Vanpic, Raghuram cements, when Y.S. Rajasekhar Reddy was the chief minister and also to probe into the investments in Jagan firms.

The court dismissed the plea by observing that the petitioner has failed to explain and substantiate the source and authenticity of the information.

The following companies and individuals are to be probed by the CBI after the AP High Court order in the Jagan assets case.

By S A Ishaqui

Hyderabad, Aug 10 :

The following companies and individuals are to be probed by the CBI after the AP High Court order in the Jagan assets case.



* India Cements Limited, represented by its chairman, Chennai
* Dalmia Cements (Bharati) Limited, New Delhi represented by its chairman.
* Penna Cements Group, represented by its director P. Pratap Reddy, Sriniketan, Hyderabad
* Lanco group (Sridhar) represented by its directors Lagadpati Sridhar and Sirisha, Vasantha Nagar, Bengaluru
* Sajjala Group (Obulapuram Mining Company Group) represented by its directors S. Divakar Reddy, N. Sangi Reddy and G. Muralidhar, Krishna Sindhu Residency, Banjara Hills, Hyderabad.
* B. Purushothama Naidu, Plot No. 10, AP Photographers Colony, Road No. 10, Banjara Hills,
Hyderabad.
* Sandesh Laos (P) Ltd. Rep. by its directors J.V. Ramana Reddy & M. Nagi Reddy, 1283, Road No. 64, Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad
* PVP Business Ventures(P) Ltd, Rep. by Potuluri Vara Prasad, Hyderabad
* Cuboid Realtors(P) Ltd, Rep. by Potuluri Vara Prasad, Hyderabad
* Mantle Realtors(P) Ltd, Rep. by Potuluri Vara Prasad, Hyderabad
* Metaphor Real Estate & Projects (P) Ltd, Rep by Potuluri Vara Prasad, Hyderabad
* PVP Business Towers (P) Ltd, Rep. by Potuluri Vara Prasad, Hyderabad
* G2 Corporate Services Limited, Rep. by Nimmagadda Prasad, Hyderabad
* Sughum Constructions (P) Ltd, Rep. by Nimmagadda Prasad, Hyderabad
* Alpha Villas (P) Ltd, Rep. by Nimmagadda Prasad, Hyderabad
* Alpha Avenues (P) Ltd, Rep. by Nimmagadda Prasad, Hyderabad
* Beta Avenues (P) Avenues (P) Ltd, Rep. by Nimmagadda Prasad, Hyderabad
* Gillchrist Investments (P), Rep. by Nimmagadda Prasad, Hyderabad
* Indira Television Ltd. Sakshi Towers, Road No. 1, Banjara Hills, Hyderabad
* Jagati Publications Ltd, Sakshi Towers, Road No. 1, Banjara Hills, Hyderabad
* Carmel Asia Holdings (P) Ltd. Office at 56B/34, 1st Main Vyalikaval, Lower Palace Orchards, Bengaluru
* Janam Infrastructural (P) Ltd, 56B/34, 1st Main Vyalikaval, Lower Palace Orchards, Bengaluru
* Bhagavath Sannidhi Estates (P) Ltd. Office at 56B/34, 1st Main Vyalikaval, Lower Palace Orchards, Bengaluru
* Classic Realty Private Limited Office No. 84, 16th Cross, 14th Main, 4th Sector, HSR Layout, Bengaluru
* Bharathi Cement Corporation Limited, Office at 8-2-269/S/98, Sagar Society, Road No. 2, Banjara Hills, Hyderabad
* Silicon Builders(P) Ltd. Office at 56B/34, 1st Main Vyalikaval, Lower Palace Orchards, Bengaluru
* Capstone Infrastructure(P) Ltd. Office at 56B/34, 1st Main Vyalikaval, Lower Palace Orchards, Bengaluru
* Pulivendula Polymers (P) Ltd. Office at 269/S/98, Sagar Society, Road No. 2, Banjara Hills, Hyderabad
* Harish Infrastructure Private Limited Office at 56B/34, 1st Main Vyalikaval, Lower Palace Orchards, Bengaluru
* RR Global Enterprises Private Limited Office at 8-2-120/86/3 Krishna Sindhu Residency Road No. 3, Banjara Hills, Hyderabad
* Kanti Conductors Ltd. Office at 8-2-268-C/10/C, Aurora Colony, Road No. 3, Banjara Hills, Hyderabad
* Sandesh Labs (P) Ltd. Office at 6-103/166, Gulmohar Park, Serilingampally, Hyderabad
* Swagruha Hotels (P) Ltd. Office at 102, Empress Court, Khairatabad, Hyderabad
* Jubilee Media Communications Private Ltd Office at No. 5, 1st Floor, 1st Cross, 8th Vasantha Nagar, Bengaluru
* ERES Projects (P) Ltd Office at 501 Nirman Ratna Apartments, Chandanagar, Hyderabad
* M. Srinivasa Reddy, Plot No.933, Vivekanandanagar Colony, Kukatpally, Hyderabad
* G. Srinivasa Raju, Srinagar Colony, Hyderabad
* A.K. Dandamudi, 83, Gunrock Enclave, Secunderabad
* K.Srinivasa Naidu & Ors, Plot No.27, Sagar Society, Road No. 2, Banjara Hills, Hyderabad
* Ajay Garapati, 1260 Road No. 36, Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad
* Madav Ramachandran, 196, Nandi Durga Road, Jaimal Extension, Bengaluru
* G. Ananth Sena Reddy, Plot No. 18, Road No. 9, Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad
* K. Prasad Reddy, Road No. 10, Banjara Hills, Hyderabad
* D. Sarojanamma and D. Srinivasulu Reddy, A-21, Anna Nagar, Chennai-600 02
* Mr Y. S. Jagan Mohan Reddy, former Member of Parliament, Kadapa Lok Sabha Constituency, Kadapa, Kadapa District

Taxman says will try Jagan on false returns

By S A Ishaqui
Hyderabad, Aug3:

The Income-Tax department on Wednesday informed the Andhra Pradesh High Court that it would prosecute the YSR Congress chief and Kadapa MP, Mr Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy, the promoter of Jagati Publication, under the provisions of the Income-Tax Act.

Mr J.V. Prasad, counsel for the I-T department, submitted before a Division Bench comprising Chief Justice Nisar Ahmad Kakru and Justice Vilas V. Afzulpurkar, that the department had filed an affidavit in this regard.

The Bench was dealing with a petition by the Telugu Desam leaders seeking a direction to prosecute Mr Jagan Mohan Reddy under the provisions of the I-T Act for filing false assessments regarding the publications owned by him.

According to the I-T department’s affidavit, Jagati Publication’s total taxable income for 2008-2009 was Rs.272.65 crore.

The affidavit disclosed that penalty proceedings under provisions of the I-T Act had already been initiated against the Kadapa MP’s publication

Court: Can’t make AP take Jagan stand

By S A Ishaqui

Hyderabad, Aug 2 : The AP High Court on Tuesday was not inclined to insist that the state government spell out its stand on petitions seeking a CBI probe into alleged amassing of wealth by the YSR Congress president, Mr Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy.

Mr K.T.S. Tulsi, senior counsel appearing for Mr Jagan Mohan Reddy, contended that the fate and political future of his client depended on the stand being taken by the government as the allegations have been levelled against him by none other than a member of the present council of ministers.

Mr Tulsi also pointed out that none of the Government Orders giving land allotments to firms associated with Mr Jagan Mohan Reddy have been challenged and cautioned that the High Court should be careful when such wild and reckless allegations are made.

Jagan says plea against him has political slant

Mr K.T.S. Tulsi, senior counsel appearing for Mr Jagan Mohan Reddy, said if an investigation was ordered on him, nearly 75 per cent of the Cabinet will be under investigation.

A division bench comprising Chief Justice Nisar Ahmad Kakru and Justice Vilas V. Afzulpurkar of the AP High Court was hearing the suo motu plea based on a letter by Mr P. Shankar Rao, the textiles minister alleging disproportionate assets of Mr Jagan.While urging the bench to insist that the government spell out its stand, Mr Tulsi said it cannot hide behind the court to gain credibility for its baseless allegations.

Indicating disinclination of the bench to insist that the state spells out its stand, Chief Justice Kakru said, “We issued notice to the government and we granted time but it did not respond.”

Mr Tulsi’s contention was that the petitions against his client were political and personal and therefore should not be entertained, and based on such pleas, the court cannot order a probe.He said a day after the decision of his client to quit the Congress, the letter of the MLA (Mr Shankar Rao) had landed in the High Court with an intention to compel his client not to resign from the party.

Mr Tulsi alleged that Mr Shankar Rao was rewarded with a Cabinet berth just a week after writing the letter.Mr Tulsi argued that the investors paid a premium to buy shares in Mr Jagan’s firms, including Bharati Cements and Jagati Publications, after following the progress and success of his ventures.

He said the Vanpic project was actually awarded to the Kingdom of Ras-al-Khaima, which in turn roped in Mr N. Prasad, ex-promoter of Matrix Laboratories, as a local partner.

Mr L. Nageswara Rao, senior counsel for Mr N. Prasad objected to the petitioners terming the Vanpic project illegal. He said after filing the writs the state did not scrap the project nor did it change any earlier policy under which such projects were awarded.

The counsels representing other respondent firms in the pleas told the court that their clients had made investments only on business considerations.