Lokayukta orders disciplinary motion in opposition to 10 panchayat officers in Rajamahendravaram

Disciplinary motion has been initiated in opposition to 10 panchayat officers beneath Rajamahendravaram Rural Mandal on the instructions of Lokayukta following complaints of misappropriation of panchayat funds and unauthorized constructions.

The Establishment of Lokayukta acquired complaints from J. Srinivasa Goud of Machilipatnam on misappropriation of Panchayat funds, irregular layouts and unauthorized constructions in Bommuru, Katheru, Hukumpeta, and Pidimgoyyi Gram Panchayats beneath Rajamahendravaram Rural Mandal in East Godavari District. The Lokayukta ordered instant motion on the complaints.

In an official launch on Friday (November 07, 2025), the Lokayukta stated that after an in depth inquiry, and examination of presidency orders and vigilance stories, disciplinary proceedings had been initiated in opposition to 10 officers of the Panchayat Raj and Rural Growth Division. Proceedings had been accomplished for eight officers, whereas two are nonetheless beneath course of.

KP Chandrasekhar, Divisional Degree Panchayat Officer, was punished with withholding of the 2 annual grade increments with out cumulative impact, B. Suresh Babu, Panchayat Secretary, was penalized with withholding of 1 annual grade increment with out cumulative impact, B. Rama Srinivas, retired Panchayat Secretary, was issued a show-cause discover proposing a 5 per cent lower in pension completely, and D. Vijaya Raju, Panchayat Secretary, faces main penalty with the competitors of APPSC, which is awaited. Disciplinary motion in opposition to different officers, P. Rama Prasada Rao, G. Benhar Edward, S. Rama Mohana Rao, B. Maheswara Pratap, D. Srinivasa Rao and S. Subhashini had been dropped or abated.

Upa-Lokayukta of Andhra Pradesh P. Rajani noticed that substantial disciplinary motion had been taken, directed the Commissioner and Principal Secretary to Authorities, Panchayat Raj and Rural Growth Division to submit ultimate stories on or earlier than January 29, 2026, with regard to the motion in opposition to remaining officers.