Archive · 6 Nov 2025
Andhra Pradesh ACB Raids Renigunta Sub-Registrar Office Amid Corruption Allegations
Imagine a place where people register their houses and land, but some officials were accused of taking too much extra money, like bribes.
On Wednesday, a special police group in Andhra Pradesh called the ACB went to check more than 120 of these offices.
One office in Renigunta, which usually collects a lot of money for the government, is being looked at very closely.
People complained that officials there took over 35 crore rupees in illegal payments just in the last four months.
They are also checking if some houses and land that shouldn't have been registered were actually registered.
The main official in charge, Anand Reddy, is being investigated because he has faced similar problems before and was even suspended once.
The ACB is looking at all the papers to find out if these bad things really happened.
The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) of Andhra Pradesh conducted surprise raids on the Renigunta Sub-Registrar’s Office on Wednesday.
The operation was part of a statewide inspection of around 120 sub-registrar offices due to widespread complaints of corruption.
Officials at the Renigunta office are accused of collecting over Rs 35 crore in illegal payments in the last four months.
Allegations include the registration of properties from the 22A prohibited list and irregularities in property valuation.
In-charge Sub-Registrar Anand Reddy is under scrutiny, facing allegations of corruption and political influence in his appointment and reinstatement.
- Who
- The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) of Andhra Pradesh
- What
- Conducted surprise raids at the Renigunta Sub-Registrar’s Office as part of a statewide crackdown on corruption, following numerous complaints of irregularities in property registrations.
- When
- Wednesday
- Where
- Renigunta Sub-Registrar's Office, Tirupati district, Andhra Pradesh, and over 120 sub-registrar offices statewide.
- Why
- Numerous complaints of large-scale corruption, illegal payments, and irregularities in property registrations, including the registration of properties on the 22A prohibited list.
Complainants/ACB
Alleged Corrupt Officials/Practices
Illegal Payments and Bribes
Complainants/ACB
Officials at the Renigunta Sub-Registrar's Office allegedly collected over Rs 35 crore in illegal payments over the past four months for clearing pending registrations.
Alleged Corrupt Officials/Practices
The ACB is investigating widespread complaints of large-scale corruption, irregularities in property valuation, and illegal registrations. Middlemen are alleged to have acted as proxies to collect bribes.
Registration of Prohibited Properties
Complainants/ACB
There are allegations that properties, including houses, vacant sites, and lands falling under the 22A prohibited list, were registered in violation of government orders.
Alleged Corrupt Officials/Practices
ACB is examining records to verify complaints of unauthorized registrations at the Renigunta office and others.
Role and Past of Sub-Registrar Anand Reddy
Complainants/ACB
In-charge Sub-Registrar Anand Reddy's appointment is controversial, with allegations of bribery to secure the post. He was previously suspended on corruption charges but reinstated due to political influence.
Alleged Corrupt Officials/Practices
The ACB's investigation into irregularities and illegal registrations at the Renigunta office specifically includes a comprehensive probe against Anand Reddy.
- Agency Conducting Raids
- Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) of Andhra Pradesh
- Date of Raids
- Wednesday
- Location of Specific Raid Highlighted
- Renigunta Sub-Registrar's Office, Tirupati district, Andhra Pradesh
- Scope of Statewide Operation
- Simultaneous inspections at around 120 sub-registrar offices across the State
- Alleged Illegal Collections (Past 4 Months)
- Over Rs 35 crore
- Key Official Under Scrutiny
- In-charge Sub-Registrar Anand Reddy
- Previous Incident Involving Attender
- Attender N Thirumalesh spoke against bribe demands in October, leading to his suspension.
