The Telangana High Court has directed the State government to relieve senior IPS officer A.V. Ranganath from his post as Commissioner of the Hyderabad Disaster Response and Assets Protection Agency (HYDRAA), holding that the agency had wilfully disobeyed its earlier orders.
The direction came while hearing a case involving Shanta Sriram Constructions Private Limited, with the court taking serious note of the agency’s alleged non-compliance with judicial directives.
High Court Finds Wilful Disobedience
The High Court observed that HYDRAA had failed to comply with its earlier orders, amounting to wilful disobedience.
Holding the agency accountable for the alleged violation, the court directed the Telangana government to relieve A.V. Ranganath from his responsibilities as Commissioner.
IPS Officer Headed HYDRAA
A.V. Ranganath, an IPS officer, has been serving as Commissioner of HYDRAA, the agency responsible for disaster response, protection of public assets and action against illegal encroachments in Hyderabad.
The court’s order marks a significant development involving the leadership of the agency.
Government to Act on Court’s Direction
With the High Court issuing clear directions, the Telangana government is expected to take steps to implement the order regarding the IPS officer’s removal from the post.
The ruling underscores the judiciary’s emphasis on ensuring compliance with court orders by government agencies and public authorities.
