Kaleshwaram Verdict: Telangana Govt to Move Supreme Court with SLP After High Court Dismisses Petitions

Hyderabad: In a major development in the Kaleshwaram project verdict, the Telangana government has decided to approach the Supreme Court by filing a Special Leave Petition (SLP) challenging the High Court verdict. The decision comes after the Telangana High Court dismissed petitions against the Justice PC Ghose Commission and directed that no action be taken based on its report, with further legal steps now underway.

Telangana Govt to Challenge Kaleshwaram Verdict in Supreme Court

The Telangana government has taken an important decision following the Kaleshwaram project verdict.

• The state government will approach the Supreme Court
• It will file a Special Leave Petition (SLP) challenging the verdict
• Officials confirmed that discussions with the Justice Department have been completed

The government is preparing to present full details of various aspects of the project before the Supreme Court.

Telangana High Court Verdict on Kaleshwaram Case

The Telangana High Court on Wednesday:

• Dismissed a batch of petitions challenging the Justice PC Ghose Commission
• The commission was set up to probe irregularities in the Kaleshwaram project

Based on the commission’s report, the court issued key directions.

No Action Against Key Leaders, Says Court

The High Court directed the government:

• Not to take any action against:
  • BRS president and former Chief Minister K Chandrasekhar Rao
  • Former minister Harish Rao
  • IAS officer Smita Sabharwal
  • Former IAS officer SK Joshi

The court also observed that:

• Several rules were not followed during the Justice PC Ghose Commission inquiry
• No pre-emptive action should be taken based on the Commission’s report

Govt Preparing Detailed Submission

Officials stated that:

• The government will submit comprehensive details of the Kaleshwaram project
• Further legal steps are currently being taken

This indicates that the matter is moving into the next legal phase.

Political and Administrative Impact

The development has become:

• A major topic of discussion in state politics
• Widely debated in administrative circles

The decision to approach the Supreme Court is expected to have wider implications.

The Kaleshwaram project verdict case has entered a new phase as the Telangana government prepares to file an SLP in the Supreme Court challenging the High Court decision, which dismissed petitions against the Justice PC Ghose Commission and barred action against key leaders, with legal proceedings now ongoing.

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