Archive · 20 Jul 2026
Case Filed Over Obstructive Canal Wall
In Andhra Pradesh, a contractor and a government official were booked for building a wall that blocked water in a canal.
Farmers complained to the water minister, who then asked officials to file a police report.
The police have now charged the contractor and the official for this issue.
The wall was built on a main irrigation canal, and it stopped water from reaching the farms.
The minister took the complaint seriously and ordered action against those responsible.
A case was filed against a contractor and an R&B official for constructing a wall obstructing irrigation water flow in Andhra Pradesh.
The wall was built on a main irrigation canal at Nedunuru Pedapalem, blocking water supply to farmers.
Farmers complained to Water Resources Minister Nimmala Ramanaidu during an inspection on July 17.
The minister directed officials to file a police complaint, leading to the registration of a case.
The contractor, P. Padmaraju, and R&B official Nikki Cruz were charged under specific sections of the law.
- Who
- Contractor P. Padmaraju and R&B official Nikki Cruz
- What
- Construction of a retaining wall obstructing irrigation water flow
- When
- Inspection on July 17, case filed subsequently
- Where
- Nedunuru Pedapalem, Dr B.R. Ambedkar Konaseema district, Andhra Pradesh
- Why
- To address farmers' complaints about blocked irrigation water
- Location
- Nedunuru Pedapalem, Dr B.R. Ambedkar Konaseema district, Andhra Pradesh
- Date of Inspection
- July 17
- Complainant
- Water Resources Minister Nimmala Ramanaidu
- Contractor Involved
- P. Padmaraju (Sudharama Constructions)
- R&B Official Involved
- R&B DE T Nikki Cruz
- Sections Charged
- 326(a), 326(b), 326(c) read with Section 3(5) of the BNS