The Justice L Narasimha Reddy Commission, established by the Telangana state government to investigate power purchase agreements and the construction of new thermal power plants during the BRS regime, persists in issuing notices to former Chief Minister K Chandrasekhar Rao (KCR), despite his objections to the Commission’s constitution.
Challenging the legality of the Commission, KCR filed a petition in the Telangana High Court, contending that the Commission’s formation violates principles of natural justice. In response, the Commission has issued a second notice to KCR, requesting additional details on power purchases and power plants, despite his legal challenge.
KCR maintains that power purchases were conducted in accordance with regulations and has strongly objected to Justice Narasimha Reddy’s comments, labeling them as biased and lacking thorough investigation into the allegations. The Commission has already questioned numerous current and former officials from state electricity companies as part of the probe.
In a detailed 12-page letter to the Commission, KCR questioned the validity of the Commission and criticized Justice Narasimha Reddy for accepting the Commission’s responsibilities without addressing its alleged illegality. He emphasized that establishing an inquiry commission on decisions made by the Electricity Regulatory Commission, a judicial body, was unlawful.
The Commission’s scrutiny of alleged irregularities in power purchase agreements made during KCR’s tenure as Chief Minister has sparked a legal battle, with KCR challenging the Commission’s authority and process. Despite ongoing legal disputes, the Commission remains focused on investigating the power purchase agreements and construction of thermal power plants during the BRS regime.
Stay updated on the evolving developments in the Justice L Narasimha Reddy Commission’s probe and its implications for the energy sector in Telangana as the investigation unfolds.
