Archive · 2 Jul 2025
ED Raids Ex-HMDA Director's House in Hyderabad
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) raided the home of a former director of Hyderabad's HMDA, Shiva Balakrishna.
He was previously arrested in a case involving assets disproportionate to his known income.
The raid, conducted on Wednesday, was part of an investigation into alleged illegal assets.
Balakrishna, who also formerly held a position with TS RERA, was arrested by the ACB earlier this year for allegedly amassing assets worth a large amount.
During the raid, documents related to properties were seized by the ED.
ED conducted a raid at the residence of former HMDA Director Shiva Balakrishna.
Balakrishna was previously arrested in a disproportionate assets case.
He also served as former secretary of TS RERA.
The ACB arrested him in March 2024 regarding assets worth Rs. 100 crore.
Documents related to various properties were seized during the raid.
- Who
- Enforcement Directorate (ED).
- What
- ED raided the residence of ex-HMDA Director Shiva Balakrishna.
- When
- Wednesday.
- Where
- Hyderabad.
- Why
- To investigate allegations of disproportionate assets.
Allegations of Illegal Assets
Investigation
Asset Accumulation
Allegations of Illegal Assets
Shiva Balakrishna is accused of accumulating illegal assets.
Investigation
The authorities are investigating the matter.
- Agency
- Enforcement Directorate (ED)
- Subject
- Shiva Balakrishna
- Position
- Former HMDA Director and TS RERA Secretary
- Location
- Hyderabad
- Reason for Raid
- Disproportionate assets investigation
- Previous Arrest
- March 2024 by ACB
Sources
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