Archive · 19 Sep 2025
Sircilla Collector Faces Scrutiny for Protocol Violations
The Sircilla district's top official, Sandeep Kumar Jha, is in trouble for not following rules during a government event.
He was late, arrived when the National Anthem played, and upset an MLA who was there.
The government has now sent him a notice asking why he acted this way.
He has to explain himself by next Monday, and the government will decide what to do after that.
This isn't the first time the official has been accused of breaking protocol.
The Sircilla District Collector, Sandeep Kumar Jha, received a notice.
The notice was issued by the Chief Secretary of the state government.
The notice seeks explanation for protocol violations at Praja Palana Dinotsavam.
MLA Adi Srinivas complained about Collector's conduct.
The Collector's actions during Independence Day celebrations also drew criticism.
- Who
- Sandeep Kumar Jha (Collector), Adi Srinivas (MLA)
- What
- Notice issued to Collector for protocol violations
- When
- Thursday, September 21
- Where
- Sircilla district, Telangana
- Why
- Collector's conduct at Praja Palana Dinotsavam event
Government
Sandeep Kumar Jha (Collector)
Protocol Adherence
Government
The government wants district heads to follow established procedures at official functions.
Sandeep Kumar Jha (Collector)
Collector has not yet responded to the charges.
- Official
- Sandeep Kumar Jha, Sircilla District Collector
- Event
- Praja Palana Dinotsavam
- Violation
- Protocol violations during official events
- Action
- Chief Secretary issued a notice
- Deadline
- Collector must explain by Monday, Sept 22, 3 PM
