Anti-Corruption Bureau files Disproportionate Assets case against official

The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) has filed a case of Disproportionate Assets to the lawful sources of income against Samudrala Krishna Reddy, Assistant Director of Agriculture in Peddapalli

The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) has filed a case of Disproportionate Assets to the lawful sources of income against Samudrala Krishna Reddy, Assistant Director of Agriculture in Peddapalli. The case filed on September 15, was in continuation of a case registered against him by ACB in 2019. The simultaneous searches conducted at his residence as well as of his relatives revealed that the accused amassed assets disproportionate to his lawful sources of income worth Rs 2,07,72,953, which include houses, residential plots, cash, and fixed deposits. Reddy was earlier arrested in the case and was released on bail. The case is under investigation.

3 million women to get house sites worth Rs 22,000 crores in Andhra Pradesh

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy announced that house sites worth Rs 22,000 crore will be registered in the name of 3 mn women belonging to weaker sections in the state

Current Affairs: Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy on Tuesday announced that house sites worth Rs 22,000 crore will be registered in the name of 30 lakh women belonging to weaker sections in the state. Reddy expressed hope that the state government would get a favourable verdict from the Supreme Court so that it can go ahead with the distribution of house site pattas to the poor very soon.

During a video conference under ‘Spandana’ meeting, the Chief Minister directed the officials to complete the process related to layouts, markings and lottery to select beneficiaries. He asked to focus on the layouts which are not done properly and plant saplings in the layouts. He also directed the officials to conduct review meetings with Mandal Revenue Officers (MROs) and ensure the collection of all details including photos, boundaries of plots and other requirements for registration of house site pattas.

Reddy said there are reports that bank managers are creating problems by not giving YSR Cheyutha amount deposited in unencumbered accounts of women and directed the district collectors to speak to the bank managers regarding it and ensure the money is given to the women. “The state government has signed MoUs with Amul, HUL, Proctor and Gamble, ITC, Reliance, Jio and Allana Groups aimed at providing sustainable livelihood to women. activities,” he said…Read More