TDP Leader Demands Probe Into Ex-NMC Commissioners

Swift Summary

• Telugu Desam Party (TDP) spokesperson Anam Venkata Ramana Reddy alleged irregularities in the premature release of mortgage deeds for 72 buildings by Nellore Municipal Corporation (NMC) during the 2022-24 period.
• Reddy claimed that this fraud led to a revenue loss of ₹18 crore for NMC and accused three former Commissioners-D. Haritha, D. Chennudu, and Vikas Marmat-of involvement in releasing mortgaged properties without occupancy certificates (OCs).
• Following a directive from the Andhra Pradesh High Court concerning a PIL filed by Reddy, NMC Commissioner Y.O. Nandan submitted a report confirming procedural violations in releasing mortgage deeds for these buildings without OCs.
• Allegations emerged against Nellore Mayor P. Sravanthi’s husband P. Jayavardhan and his assistant G. Siva Krishna in orchestrating premature releases during this period,with signatures allegedly forged by municipal officers B. Praveen Kumar, M.Devendra, P. Nagendra Babu,and Karthik Malavya-all of whom faced suspension following show-cause notices but where later reinstated into service.
• Former Commissioner Vikas Marmat had requested criminal inquiries into these officials while suspensions were viewed as diversionary tactics by Reddy to protect real culprits.

Indian Opinion Analysis
the allegations raised against former municipal officials underscore serious concerns about governance openness within Nellore Municipal corporation (NMC). If substantiated through investigations or judicial reviews resulting from the High Court directives, systemic vulnerabilities might emerge regarding property clearances and compliance protocols under local urban administrations.

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