Archive · 20 May 2025
VVMC Official Suspended After ED Seizure in Illegal Construction Case
A government official named Y S Reddy was suspended after a large amount of money and valuables were found at his home by the Enforcement Directorate (ED).
The ED is investigating illegal building construction.
This happened after the ED seized around Rs 31.8 crore in cash and jewelry.
Reddy was also previously accused of bribery but was found not guilty.
Now, a corporator wants a new investigation into Reddy's activities.
The buildings were demolished some months ago.
VVMC deputy director Y S Reddy was suspended following an ED seizure.
ED seized approximately Rs 31.8 crore in cash and valuables from Reddy's Hyderabad residence.
The ED's investigation concerns illegal construction of buildings since 2009.
Reddy was previously nabbed by ACB in 2016 but acquitted.
A Sena corporator plans to appeal against the quashing of a prior FIR and seeks inquiry.
- Who
- Y S Reddy, deputy director of town planning at VVMC.
- What
- ED seized Rs 8.6 crore in cash, and diamond-studded jewellery and bullion worth Rs 23.2 crore.
- When
- The suspension occurred on Monday, after the ED action. The illegal construction started in 2009.
- Where
- Reddy's residence in Hyderabad and buildings in Vasai-Virar.
- Why
- The ED is investigating the illegal construction of buildings. Reddy was suspended due to the seizure of assets.
Gawade's Position
Reddy's Defense
Past vs. Present Allegations
Gawade's Position
Sena corporator Dhananjay Gawade plans to appeal to challenge the acquittal, seeking further investigation.
Reddy's Defense
Reddy was acquitted in the earlier ACB case, suggesting no wrongdoing at that time.
- Official
- Y S Reddy, VVMC deputy director
- Seizure Value
- Approximately Rs 31.8 crore
- Location of Seizure
- Hyderabad
- Related to
- Illegal construction
- Buildings Status
- Demolished following court order