Archive · 24 Sep 2025
Smita Sabharwal Challenges Kaleshwaram Report in Telangana HC
A senior government official, Smita Sabharwal, is fighting a report about the Kaleshwaram Project in court.
The report said she did not do her job correctly.
Sabharwal says she didn't make the decisions and should not be held accountable.
She claims the report broke the rules by not giving her a chance to explain her actions.
The court will soon decide if the report followed the law.
Smita Sabharwal challenges the Justice P.C. Ghose Commission report.
The report cited Sabharwal was 'irresponsible' regarding the Kaleshwaram Project.
Sabharwal argues she only discharged routine duties in the Chief Minister's Office.
Commission stated she accorded administrative sanctions, violating business rules.
Sabharwal claims lack of notice under the Commissions of Inquiry Act, 1952.
- Who
- Smita Sabharwal, Justice P.C. Ghose Commission
- What
- Challenge to Kaleshwaram Project report
- When
- July 31, 2025 (Report Date), Shortly (Hearing)
- Where
- Telangana High Court
- Why
- To address the report's findings on her conduct.
Smita Sabharwal
Justice P.C. Ghose Commission
Responsibility
Smita Sabharwal
Not responsible, only performed routine duties and was not part of the decision-making process.
Justice P.C. Ghose Commission
Held her 'irresponsible' in discharging her duties relating to the project’s execution.
Due Process
Smita Sabharwal
Commission failed to issue notices denying opportunity to present case.
Justice P.C. Ghose Commission
Made findings based on available information.
- Plaintiff
- Smita Sabharwal, IAS Officer
- Case
- Challenges Justice P.C. Ghose Commission report
- Report Date
- July 31, 2025
- Report Finding
- Sabharwal held 'irresponsible'
- Reason for Challenge
- No notices issued under Commissions of Inquiry Act, 1952
