The investigations into the Medigadda barrage and power purchase agreements (PPA) in Hyderabad are progressing rapidly. Two separate commissions are leading these inquiries: the Justice Chandra Ghose Commission is focusing on the Medigadda barrage, and the Justice Madan B Lokur Commission is examining the PPAs.
The Ghose Commission will continue its open house inquiry starting Wednesday. Their goal is to complete the investigation by September this year. This commission has already received a Vigilance report on the damaged piers at the Medigadda barrage. The findings from this report will be analyzed and included in the inquiry to determine the reasons behind the poor construction quality of the barrage.
So far, 57 individuals have submitted affidavits to the Ghose Commission, and all of them will be questioned during the probe. The commission plans to summon former Chief Secretary Somesh Kumar again because he has not yet submitted an affidavit, despite being given a deadline by Justice Ghose.
Additionally, the Ghose Commission intends to issue notices to some influential BRS leaders who were involved in redesigning the Kaleshwaram project. These leaders are believed to have played a significant role in increasing the project’s estimated costs.
Meanwhile, the Lokur Commission is closely reviewing the status of the inquiry previously conducted by Justice L Narasimha Reddy. To expedite the investigation, Justice Lokur has requested additional details from the state government. After thoroughly reviewing the documentary evidence compiled by Justice Reddy, sources suggest that Justice Lokur will proceed with the investigation.
The Lokur Commission has already received details about the PPAs made by the previous government with Chhattisgarh. The Energy department is cooperating by providing all necessary information related to these agreements.
