Palavalasa Gopala Krishna Rao S/O. Late Sanyasi Naidu, v. The State Of Andhra Pradesh,

THE HONOURABLE SRI JUSTICE RAJA ELANGO WRIT PETITION No.42553 OF 2016 ORDER:

This writ petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India seeking to set aside the proceedings in Crime No.24 of 2011 on the file of Tekkali Police Station, Srikakulam District against the petitioner.

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Heard and perused the material available on record. 3.

The above crime was registered for the offences under Sections 420, 120(B), 406, 407, 468 and 471 read with 34 I.P.C. It is alleged that accused Nos.1 to 3 were entrusted 1606 works to a tune of Rs.55.20 crores and the payments were made to the accused as per the agreements. It is alleged that the above accused in the above crime quoted higher rates for the works in the year 2006 and three firm proprietors are involved in obtaining higher rates and the entire process is fraudulent and the structures were not erected as per the agreement. It is the case of the petitioner that he is no way concerned with the alleged offences and he has not participated in the alleged offences in any angle. 4.

The petitioner filed this writ petition challenging the investigation in the above crime. This Court is not inclined to interfere with the investigation in the above crime. However, the respondents are directed to complete the investigation and file a final report, in accordance with law, without arresting the petitioner. The petitioner is directed to appear before the Station House Officer concerned as and when required and he is also directed to execute a personal bond for a sum of Rs.5,000/-

(Rupees Five Thousand only) with one surety for the like sum to the satisfaction of the Station House Officer concerned, as surety for his future appearance as and when required. 5.

With the above direction, the Writ Petition is disposed of. There shall be no order as to costs.

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Miscellaneous Petitions pending, if any, in this Writ Petition shall stand closed.

_________________________ JUSTICE RAJA ELANGO 7.12.2016 AMD

THE HONOURABLE SRI JUSTICE RAJA ELANGO WRIT PETITION No.42553 OF 2016 Date: 7.12.2016 AMD