A Division Bench of the Andhra Pradesh High Court, comprising acting Chief Justice Ghulam Mohammed and Justice Nooty Ramamohana Rao on Monday directed the CBI, the Enforcement Directorate (ED) and the Securities And Exchange Board of India (SEBI) to investigate the allegations levelled against the former Chief Minister, N. Chandrababu Naidu, and submit a report within three months in a sealed cover.
The Bench gave this direction while admitting a petition filed by Y.S. Vijayamma, MLA and wife of late Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy.
Ms. Vijayamma alleged that Mr. Naidu, with the help of Eenadu Group chairman Ch. Ramoji Rao, defrauded the State exchequer and their actions needed to be investigated.
Ms. Vijayamma charged Mr. Naidu with committing offences under the Prevention of Corruption Act, the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, the A.P. Land Grabbing Act and the Benami Transactions (prohibition) Act in his “property amassing spree.”
The Bench said: “we are of the opinion that the petitioner made out a case of misuse and/or abuse of power and also actions of indulgence by respondent No. 8 [Mr. Naidu] warranting admission of the writ petition”.
The other respondents include the Union Home Ministry, A.P. government, CBI, ED, State DGP, SEBI, N. Bhuvaneswari, N. Lokesh, Ushodaya Enterprises, Heritage Foods, Ahobala Rao, V. Nagaraja Naidu, Y. Satyanarayana Chowdary, Madhucon Industries, Maganti Rajababu alias Murali Mohan, Karnati Venkateswara Rao and C.M. Ramesh.
The Bench directed the investigating agencies to submit reports within three months so that the court could further consider the matter.
The judges directed the authorities to take into consideration the papers supplied by the petitioner that run into 2,000 pages.
In her petition, Ms. Vijayamma said Mr. Naidu, who owned agricultural land of 2 acres, declared assets to the tune of Rs.7.83 crore in 1999. Valuations mentioned in the declarations in 2004 and 2009 elections exceeded the known sources of income that were “clearly illegitimate”.
Used as conduits
Ms. Vijayamma alleged that Mr. Naidu used his mother, wife, son and others as conduits for money laundering.
He could amass assets with money received as quid pro quo for conferment of doles and largesse to individuals and entities.
Ingenuous methods were devised to ensure that the largesse ended up in the hands of those with business transactions with Mr. Naidu's family.
Criminal investigation
It may be recalled that another Division Bench had directed a criminal investigation against YSR Congress president Y.S. Jaganmohan Reddy based on the material filed by Telugu Desam leaders and Minister P. Shanker Rao.
Mr. Reddy now faces an investigation by the CBI.
Keywords: Andhra Pradesh, High Court, CBI probe, Misuse of power, Chnadrababu Naidu, TDP, Jaganmohan Reddy, Ch. Ramoji Rao
He is father of corrupt practices, invented new methods in corruption by
misusing the power. A detailed thorough enquiry should be conducted in
to all the allegations and severe punishment should be awarded, so no
one can dare to do corrupt practices in future by abusing the power
which has been given by the people
2G scam is much less than KG basin scam.AP has been looted by thugs like Chandra Babu,Ramoji and Kampani(reliance)gang. The middle class people are suffering for cooking gas and these rowdies have looted the same.When will these be punished?, Any one who raises concerns over KG basin scam will be supressed by media as eenadu group is neck deep involved in the scam.
The courts should be appreciated for starting a CBI investigation into the vast assets amassed by Naidu and his relatives through corrupt means.
YSR Family is trying to pull Chandra Babu Naidu into the mud which it already fell into. The court should have given a notice to Naidu before it could have ordered an investigation into Naidu's assets. All in all, Brand Andhra Pradesh took a definite beating due to the court's order.
just a political stunt. See who's complaining. Wife of the person who robbed the whole state in broad day light? mother of the person who is now undergoing trials and searches of having almost double of Naidu's wealth?? this is kind of ridiculous. No wonder that Naidu is corrupt. One of the critical properties of a politician. What ever amount YSR and his son has benefitted in 5-6 yrs span is twice as more than what CBN has made it in about 9 years. This is to sideline the investigation of Jagan's wealth. As I said a typical AP Political Drama.
The Tale of Naidu's and Reddy's...reminds me when I was introduced to former President Giri (along with my visiting international fellows) when he asked, "How come Naidu from Sweden?". Giri personally arranged for me understand the origin of Naidu clan and Reddy clans along the river to Vishagapatnam. I knew Babu and tried to set up a EU project in the then (1990s) newly developed science and technology park. He was a fascinating political personality with his then portable pc while travelling and whatnot. He'd some great ideas and plans for AP. However I didn't succeed and terminated my jvs in AP.What this tale tells us about culture of corruption in not only the Centre but also State and Local levels. I, at my advanced age, could see that without juridical oversight these administrative inadequacies in the law are going to hurt India. 2G Scam sort of reminds us of the nature and extent of political corruption that is endemic to Indian culture today.
With Andhra Pradesh High Court directing the CBI, to investigate former Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu’s wealth, CBI’s kitty is over flowing. What better we can expect when they are overburdened with time framed tasks. CBI’s infrastructure is not that roomy to accommodate so many scams to investigate simultaneously.
It is this political class in Andhra Pradesh (Naidus, Reddys etc.) stealing the state blind. Unfortunately these politicians get elected each time they run in an election. It shows the lack of public awareness and unwillingness to get involved in finding an alternative candidate who actually serves the interest of the state rather than their own personal interests or the interests of their own clan.
All politicians who cheat the people of Andhra Pradesh must be brought to book, their wealth used for the benefit of 85% of the poor
people of Andhra, which is so called second richest state in India.
I lived in his Chittoor district, many years back,his Mama NTR passed prohibition law, this man from Chandragiri, who had only 5 acres of family dry land amssed in smuggling liquor into the state. Took money even from Church Pastors who went to his Mama to convert part of the Church
cemetry into shopping center. One friend in USA wanted to start pharmaceutical, company in Hyderabad had to make him 20% non working partner to get all Gove facilities.
Just come to Tirupathi, Chandragiri ask any one on the road, they will tell his life history.
All politicians who cheat the people of Andhra Pradesh must be brought to book, their wealth used for the benefit of 85% of the poor
people of Andhra, which is so called second richest state in India.
I lived in his Chittoor district, many years back,his Mama NTR passed prohibition law, this man from Chandragiri, who had only 5 acres of family dry land amssed in smuggling liquor into the state. Took money even from Church Pastors who went to his Mama to convert part of the Church
cemetry into shopping center. One friend in USA wanted to start pharmaceutical, company in Hyderabad had to make him 20% non working partner to get all Gove facilities.
Just come to Tirupathi, Chandragiri ask any one on the road, they will tell his life history.
Yes, he is most corrupt personality in A.P.he should be punished after
thorough inquiry done.I appreciate the order of our Hon'ble High
court,as ti is upholding the justice in our state.
Yes, he is most corrupt personality in A.P.he should be punished after
thorough inquiry done.I appreciate the order of our Hon'ble High
court,as ti is upholding the justice in our state.
I feel proud that Our High court of A.P is upholding the justice by
ordering the C.B.I to make inquiry in to assets of Former Chief
Minister Sri, Nara ChandraBabu Naidu.
YSR ordered many investigations(24 times in 5 years) against Chandra Babu when he was in power and failed to prove any.Now their plan is to divert the attention while Jagan (YSR's son ) is facing the CBI probe and will be kept behind the bars very soon for his misdeeds during the period when his father was in power.After all,truth prevails.Let us see..
This seems to be nothing but mudslinging by Mr. Jaganmohan Reddy who is neck deep stuck in corruption cases. Mr. Naidu has publicly declared all his assets with out fear recently, with out being asked by anyone. Naidu's reign may have seen some corruption but it's peanuts compared to the massive horrendous scale of day-time looting that went in AP during YSR and Congress reign. The mining scam during YSR's reign alone in itself is mind boggling given the thousands of crores involved, there wasn't even anything remotely close during Mr. Naidu's reign.
Also to be noted is the fact, that the current petitioner Vijayamma's Husband was the CM for the last 5 years and had ample opportunity to nail if Mr. Naidu was corrupt, but didn't do a thing. In this scenario, it's very surprising that a court would order a direct enquiry without even issuing notices to accused including Mr. Naidu, this seems like a lop-sided case of misplaced judical activism against principles of natural justice.
This man could have changed face of andhra pradesh, in to a dynamic state if he had to continue in power. Corruption, may be there is a fair chance, because we have such a poor system, but this guy tried to make things more transparent to public. The only mistake he does as chief minister is demanding work from government employees and in the boom of soft ware, slightly neglected the farmers, both led to his defeat. Being a doctor i have personally seen how useful the User charges he introduced in government hospitals, unfortunately they were politicised but its far better system than the corruptive rajiv arogya sri, which was introduced by the next chief minister. Saying Raja sekhar reddy as most corrupt also is not entirely true, but to come into power he made so many cheap reforms, which have sent wrong messages in the public. By giving everythin free, you can become a chief minister but there will not be progress and no change in peoples thought process.
Prima facie Hon'ble High court admitted and directed the investigating agencies to investigate in to the allegations made against Mr.Chandra Babu Naidu and others. Now it is bound duty of, to co-operate and to allow them to submit the report, so that the truth and facts will come out before the people also.
Mr.Chandrababu Naidu had suo motu declared the assets owned by him and his family members and also challenged to prove any ohter assets owned by him anywhere in the world.Mr.Naidu was calling the Congress and Jagan as corrupt.He addressed an Election Rally in support of Ms.J.Jayalalitha at Coimbatore Tamil Nadu in which called at the top of his voice ,the DMK Chief. Mr.M.Karunanidhi as the most corrupt.Now a Division Bench of the High Court of A.P. has found that a prima facie case has been made out and ordered C.B.I.investigation.It is really a great set back for Mr.Naidu's political future.Letus and wait and see.
Well...it is an open secret that most of our politicians amass wealth by
abusing their power. Mr.Naidu is no different...and perhaps also Mr.YS
Rajasekhara Reddy. Rarely can the one in power turn out to be a holy
cow!
You reap as you sow. so goes the adage. Babu and his friendly media
houses keep saying (to others) "long arm of the law catches...if you are
not guilty face it. Dont seek a stay..." Those facing allegations in
this case have obtained stay orders in several cases...Hope they follow
what they preach at least now.
I am not sure whether this news item is worth publishing, YS Reddy is the most corrupt, Congress is being fired for corruption from left, right and centre, they are trying to distract the issue by opening false cases.
Without the Courts , Such investigations would not have been ordered.However, it would now be upto CBI to bring out the truth in an unbiased manner without succumbing to political pressures.
Abuse of power is common across party lines. Amount made is a function of market factors. Naidu is jealous of congress and jagan, because they were in power during the bull market. Market factors matter because the 20% they take in 90's is different from the 20% in 2000. No one is a saint here. This probe anyway proves that he is a hypocrite. Now Mr. Naidu's comments against corruption are all the more funny.
Chandra Babu Naidu is most corrupted politician in the world. He should be punished. He cheated public & farmers when he was CM of AP.
All is good that ends in good. let us hope that now the warring parties should not compromise and try to water down the investigations against each other. our experience shows that CBI will only be too interested to such compromises.
A frequently heard comment about people accusing each other of wrong doing seems to be that "people living in glass houses shouldn't throw >stones at others." I'm not sure of the validity of this aphorism in other spheres. But, citizens should welcome politicians (or others in public life) accusing each other of corruption. At least, on the rare occasion that courts take these accusations seriously, it gives the citizens an opportunity to find out how corrupt /honest our public figures are.
I am surprised to find that no one has gone for the assets of Gandhi family which must be in lakh crores. That is the real tragedy.
Entire nation has witnessed the first politician in Southern states who has declared the assets of entire family members while throwing a challenge to prove any other assets which belongs to him or his family members any where in the world. Had he opted to indulge in scams, he would have made lakhs of crores of rupees as he was holding the post of CM for 9 years.
Mr.Naidu thought that he was safe after managing to abort all investigation. Now he
is. being investigated. The least that can happen is that Naidu will stop SHOWING
fingers at others. THOSE WHO LIVE IN GLASS HOUSES SHOULD NOT THROW STONES
AT OTHERS.
Now this is advantage Congress..
Yes he is most corrupt personality in A.P.he should punish.
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