Archive · 30 Jul 2026
High Court Orders ACB Probe Into KMC Asset Grab
A judge in Andhra Pradesh said that some people tried to steal a big piece of land from the city of Kakinada.
The judge thinks they tricked the court and wants the police to look into it.
The police will investigate and give a report in 12 weeks.
The case involves the city council, some local groups, and a few people who were named in the complaint.
Andhra Pradesh High Court ordered an ACB probe into an alleged Rs 15 crore KMC asset grab conspiracy.
The case involves Kakinada Municipal Corporation property and alleged fraud by petitioners and respondents.
Court recalled a prior order, citing fraud and misleading conduct by counsel.
ACB to investigate under an officer not below IG rank, report within 12 weeks.
Parties include Jayendra Nagar residents’ welfare association, petitioners Vasamsetty Apparaopeta, Vasamsetty Mahalakshmi, Duvvuri Nageswara Rao, Mummana Surya Rao, KMC, building inspector, and AP government.
- Who
- Justice N Harinath, petitioners, respondents, ACB
- What
- High Court ordered an ACB probe into alleged property grab conspiracy
- When
- 08-01-2026
- Where
- Andhra Pradesh, Kakinada
- Why
- to investigate fraud and misleading conduct in the case
- Court
- Andhra Pradesh High Court
- Judge
- Justice N Harinath
- Order Date
- 08-01-2026
- Probe Authority
- ACB
- Property Value
- Rs 15 crore
- Investigation Deadline
- 12 weeks