**Executive Summary**
The Ministry of Home Affairs issued a notification on March 23, 2026, appointing Shri K. Sreemannarayana as a Special Public Prosecutor (SPP) for the National Investigation Agency (NIA). The appointment is designated for handling trials and legal matters in the states of Telangana and Andhra Pradesh. This tenure is effective for a period of three years from the date of the notification’s publication.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **Legal Authority**
* The appointment is made under sub-section (1) of section 15 of the National Investigation Agency Act, 2008.
* The order is read in conjunction with sub-section (8) of section 18 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), 2023.
* **Scope of Appointment**
* **Appointee:** Shri K. Sreemannarayana.
* **Role:** Special Public Prosecutor for the NIA.
* **Jurisdiction:** NIA Special Courts and the High Courts of Telangana and Andhra Pradesh.
* **Responsibilities:** Conducting trials and other legal matters related to NIA cases on behalf of the agency.
* **Timeline**
* **Effective Date:** March 23, 2026 (date of publication).
* **Duration:** The appointment is valid for a term of three years.
**Impact Analysis**
**Shri K. Sreemannarayana**
**Impact**
He is officially designated as the Special Public Prosecutor authorized to represent the NIA in specific judicial forums.
**Action Required**
Assume the responsibility of conducting trials and managing NIA-related legal affairs within the specified jurisdictions.
**National Investigation Agency (NIA)**
**Impact**
The agency gains a dedicated legal representative for its cases in the Special Courts and High Courts of Telangana and Andhra Pradesh.
**Action Required**
Engage the newly appointed SPP for the conduct of NIA trials and related legal matters in the designated states.
**High Courts and NIA Special Courts of Telangana and Andhra Pradesh**
**Impact**
These judicial bodies will recognize the appointee as the authorized representative for the National Investigation Agency in relevant proceedings.
**Action Required**
Acknowledge the authority of Shri K. Sreemannarayana as the SPP in NIA cases for the next three years.
Key Entities Referenced
Shri K. Sreemannarayana: The individual appointed as the Special Public Prosecutor (SPP) to conduct trials and handle matters related to NIA cases.
National Investigation Agency Act, 2008: The legislative authority under Section 15(1) through which the Central Government appoints Special Public Prosecutors.
Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), 2023: The procedural law cited under Section 18(8) as the basis for the appointment of the Special Public Prosecutor.
National Investigation Agency (NIA): The central agency on whose behalf the prosecutor will conduct legal proceedings in specialized courts.
Telangana and Andhra Pradesh: The specific states where the appointed prosecutor will represent the NIA before Special Courts and High Courts.
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भाग II—खण् ड 3—उप-खण्ड (ii)
PART II—Section 3—Sub-section (ii)
प्राजधकार स ेप्रकाजित
PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY
स.ं 1452] नई दिल्ली, सोमवार, माच च23, 2026/चत्रै 2, 1948 13, 1947 26/पौष 17, 1947
No. 1452] NEW DELHI, MONDAY, MARCH 23, 2026/CHAITRA 2, 1948 ss, 1947 /PAUSHA 17, 1947
गहृ मत्रं ालय
(सीटीसीआर प्रभाग)
अजधसचू ना
नई दिल् ली, 23 माच,च 2026
का.आ. 1517(अ).— केंद्रीय सरकार, भारतीय नागररक सुरक्षा संजहता, 2023 की धारा 18 की उप-धारा (8)
के साथ परित राष्टर ीय अन् वेषण अजभकरण अजधजनयम, 2008 (2008 का 34) की धारा 15 की उप-धारा (1) द्वारा प्रित् त
िजियों का प्रयोग करत े हुए, श्री के. श्रीमन्नारायण को राष्ट्रीय अन्वेषण अजभकरण (NIA) की ओर से, तेलगं ाना एवं आध्रं
प्रिेि के NIA जविेष न्यायालयों व संबंजधत माननीय उच्च न्यायालयों के समक्ष, NIA मामलों के रायल और सम्बंजधत
मामलों के संचालन हते ,ु इस अजधसूचना के प्रकािन की तारीख से तीन वषों के जलए जविेष लोक अजभयोिक के रूप में
जनयुि करती ह:ै-
[फा. स.ं 11011/38/2024/एनआईए]
अरजवन्ि खरे, संयक्ु त सजचव
2120 GI/2026 (1)2 THE GAZETTE OF INDIA : EXTRAORDINARY [PART II—SEC. 3(ii)]
MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS
(CTCR Division)
NOTIFICATION
New Delhi, the 23rd March, 2026
S.O. 1517(E).—In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (1) of section 15 of the National
Investigation Agency Act, 2008 (34 of 2008), read with sub-section (8) of section 18 of the Bharatiya Nagarik
Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), 2023, the Central Government hereby appoints Shri K. Sreemannarayana as Special Public
Prosecutor (SPP) for conducting trial and other matters related to NIA cases, on behalf of the National Investigation
Agency, before the NIA Special Courts and concerned Hon’ble High Courts of Telangana and Andhra Pradesh for a
period of 3 years from the date of publication of this notification:-
[F. No. 11011/38/2024/NIA]
ARVIND KHARE, Jt. Secy.
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