Archive · 25 Sep 2025
Telangana HC Halts Action Against Smita Sabharwal in KLIS Case
The Telangana High Court has told officials not to take any action against Smita Sabharwal.
A report about the Kaleshwaram project, where water is lifted to irrigate land, said she did something wrong.
But she says she didn't make the decisions; she was just doing her job.
The court agreed, at least for now, and said the authorities can't punish her based on this report.
This is about a big project and whether a government worker followed the rules.
Telangana High Court provided relief to Smita Sabharwal.
The court's decision relates to the Justice P.C. Ghose Commission report on the Kaleshwaram Lift Irrigation Scheme.
The report alleged irregularities during the BRS regime.
Sabharwal was Additional Secretary in the Chief Minister’s Office.
The court directed no action to be taken against Sabharwal based on the report's findings.
- Who
- Smita Sabharwal
- What
- Received relief from Telangana High Court regarding Justice P.C. Ghose Commission report.
- When
- Thursday
- Where
- Telangana High Court
- Why
- The court found in favor of Sabharwal, halting potential actions based on the report.
Smita Sabharwal
Justice P.C. Ghose Commission
Role in Project
Smita Sabharwal
Sabharwal claims routine functions and not part of decision-making.
Justice P.C. Ghose Commission
Report cited her site visits, reviews, and reports as proof of involvement.
Administrative Sanctions
Smita Sabharwal
Implied she was not involved in illegal actions
Justice P.C. Ghose Commission
Report states that Sabharwal accorded administrative sanctions without placing files before the Cabinet, recommending action for violating business rules.
Commission Procedures
Smita Sabharwal
Argues the Commission failed to serve notices under relevant sections.
Justice P.C. Ghose Commission
Implied their procedures and findings were valid based on their report.
- Person
- Smita Sabharwal
- Project
- Kaleshwaram Lift Irrigation Scheme (KLIS)
- Report Author
- Justice P.C. Ghose
- Sabharwal's Role
- Additional Secretary in CM’s Office
- Court Action
- Directed no action against Sabharwal
- Key Issue
- Alleged irregularities during BRS regime
