Turf war over Ghose panel's office a day after report submission

Time of India

2 days ago

Hyderabad: Barely 24 hours after former Supreme Court judge, Justice PC Ghose, submitted his report on the Kaleshwaram barrages to the state govt, a turf battle broke out on the eighth floor of BRKR Bhavan.
Staff of the Ghose commission accused the newly-formed Telangana Police Complaints Authority (TGPCA) of forcibly taking over their office space, locking them out, and even seizing furniture—before they could properly wrap up the commission's affairs.
The flashpoint came on Aug 1, just a day after the commission's term ended. By Aug 3, the TGPCA's office was inaugurated on the same premises. Ghose commission staff say they were neither given time to vacate nor a formal handover process.
"What was the hurry to occupy our office the very next day?" a commission official wondered. "We still hold thousands of documents and hundreds of files on the Kaleshwaram barrages. If those found guilty demand access to these papers, the commission must be in a position to produce them," he reasoned. The Ghose panel had handed over its report to irrigation principal secretary Rahul Bojja.
You Can Also Check:
Hyderabad AQI
|
Weather in Hyderabad
|
Bank Holidays in Hyderabad
|
Public Holidays in Hyderabad
According to staff, the TGPCA officials also took away furniture purchased by the commission without consent.
by Taboola
by Taboola
Sponsored Links
Sponsored Links
Promoted Links
Promoted Links
You May Like
Tips for Maintaining Skin Elasticity After 60
FindingFrenzy
Learn More
Undo
They pointed out that before vacating, the panel must submit a revised budget, return furniture in the prescribed format, and get govt clearance to settle bills. "It is unfortunate the office was occupied without following the due procedure," a senior member said.
However, sources in the TGPCA dismissed the allegations and said they did not forcibly occupy the premises. They said they occupied the Ghose commission's office only after getting allotment order from the home department.
They also said the Ghose commission staffers were asked to store their records in one room in the office.
TGPCA, constituted in April, had been searching for accommodation for months. Sources said the police department approached the general administration department for space in BRKR Bhavan and secured the approval.
After the dispute surfaced, the chief minister's office and the chief secretary reportedly stepped in to resolve the issue. The commission has now been told to store its files in a locked room, seal it, and shift operations to the irrigation department head office within a week. Attempts by TOI to reach the TGPCA senior officials for a comment were unsuccessful.
Stay updated with the latest local news from your
city
on
Times of India
(TOI). Check upcoming
bank holidays
,
public holidays
, and current
gold rates
and
silver prices
in your area.
Get the latest lifestyle updates on Times of India, along with
Raksha Bandhan wishes
,
messages
and
quotes
!