MS-71: PUBLIC SERVANTS - Allegation of corruption against Sri.M.Appanna, Bill Collector, Vizianagaram Municipality - Trapped by the Anti Corruption Bureau on 23.03.2001- Criminal proceedings initiated against the Accused Officer – Charge sheet filed in CC.No.9/2002, against the A.O. - Trial Court acquitted the A.O. in CC.No.9/2002 - Accused Officer expired on 20.09.2008 - Further action abated- Orders – Issued.

GOVERNMENT OF ANDHRA PRADESH ABSTRACT PUBLIC SERVANTS - Allegation of corruption against Sri.M.Appanna, Bill Collector, Vizianagaram Municipality - Trapped by the Anti Corruption Bureau on 23.03.2001- Criminal proceedings initiated against the Accused Officer – Charge sheet filed in CC.No.9/2002, against the A.O. - Trial Court acquitted the A.O. in CC.No.9/2002 - Accused Officer expired on 20.09.2008 - Further action abated- Orders – Issued. MUNICIPAL ADMINISTRATION & URBAN DEVELOPMENT (Vig.IV.2) DEPARTMENT G.O.Ms.No. 71 Dated:08-02-2012 Read the following: 1. From the Director-General, Anti Corruption Bureau, Hyd. Lr.Rc. No.58/RCT-VVZ/2001.S12,Dated 12.04.2001. 2. Govt.Memo No.8294/V1/2001-1,M.A.,Dt:02.5.2001 3. Proc.Rc.No.3598/2001-C1,Dt:16.5.2001, of the Municipal Commissioner, Vizianagaram. 4. From the Director-General, Anti Corruption Bureau, Hyd. Lr.Rc. No.58/RCT-VVZ/2001.S12,Dated 03.09.2001. 5. From the Chair-Person, Vizianagaram Municipality, Lr.Rc.No.3598/2001/C1,Dt:12.2.2002, addressed to the Director-General, Anti Corruption Bureau, Hyderabad. 6. From the Director-General, Anti Corruption Bureau, Hyd. Lr.Rc. No.58/RCT-VVZ/2001.S12,Dated 30.12.2002. 7. Govt. Memo No.8294/N1/2001, M.A., Dt: 28.01.2004. 8. Proc.Rc.No.3598/01-C1,Dt:12.3.2004, of the Municipal Commissioner, Vizianagaram. 9. From the Commissioner & Director, Municipal Administration, Hyderabad, Lr.Rc.No.02344/2004-E4, Dated:11.8.2004. 10. From the Director-General, Anti Corruption Bureau, Hyd. Lr.Rc.No.58/RCT-VVZ/2001,Dated 6.11.2008, along with copy of the judgment of the Hon’ble Court of the Spl. Judge for A.C.B. Cases-cum-III Addl. District & Sessions Judge, Visakhapatnam. 11. Govt.Memo No.8294/Vig.IV.2/2001- , Dt:09.11.2011. 12. From the Commissioner, Vizianagaram Municipality, Lr.Rc. No.4113/2011/C1,Dt:15.11.2011. ---- ORDER:- It has been reported by the Appropriate Authority that, Sri.M.Appanna, while working as Bill Collector in Vizianagaram Municipality, was trapped by the officials of the Anti Corruption Bureau on 09.2.2001, when he demanded and accepted a bribe amount of Rs. 500/-, in conspiracy with a private person, from a Complainant for showing official favour in finalization of Town Survey Plan and Endorsement certificate. 2. Whereas, in the reference 2nd read above, instructions were issued to place the Accused Officer Sri.M.Appanna, Bill collector, Vizianagaram Municipality under suspension. Accordingly in the reference 3rd read above, the Accused Officer was placed under suspension. 3. Whereas, basing on the report of the appropriate authority in the reference 4th read above, sanction was accorded in the reference 5th read above, for prosecution of the Accused Officer Sri.M.Appanna, Bill Collector (under suspension) of Vizianagaram Municipality in a Court of Law, for the under Section 7 & 13(1)(d) read with 13(2) of Prevention of Corruption Act,1988. In the reference 6th read above, the Charge-Sheet was filed in the Court of Special Court for A.C.B. Cases, Visakhapatnam in CC.No.09/2002, against the Accused Officer on 26.3.2002. (P.T.O.):: 2 :: 4. Whereas, after reviewing the suspension period of the Accused Officer, Government, in the reference 7th read above, have issued instructions, for reinstatement of the Accused Officer, into duty, by revoking his suspension period. Accordingly in the reference 8th read above, Commissioner, Vizianagaram Municipality issued orders reinstating the Accused Officer into duty, without prejudice to the criminal proceedings, pending against him. 5. Whereas, in the reference 10th read above, the Hon’ble Court of the Special Judge for A.C.B. Cases, Visakhapatnam, in its judgment dated 14.3.2008, acquitted the Accused Officer Sri.M.Appanna, Bill Collector, in CC.No.09/2002. In the reference 12th read above, it was reported that the Accused Officer Sri.M.Appanna, Bill Collector expired on 20.09.2008. 6. Government, after examination of the matter duly obtaining the advice of the competent authority, hereby abate criminal proceedings in CC.No.09/2002, against Late Sri.M.Appanna, former Bill Collector, Vizianagaram Municipality, as he expired on 20.09.2008. 7. The Director of Municipal Administration, Hyderabad, shall take necessary in the matter. (BY ORDER AND IN THE NAME OF THE GOVERNOR OF ANDHRA PRADESH) B.SAM BOB PRINCIPAL SECRETARY TO GOVERNMENT To The Director, Municipal Administration, Hyderabad. The Legal heir of Late Sri.M.Appanna, former Bill Collector, Vizianagaram Municipality, through the Municipal Commissioner, Vizianagaram Municipality. Copy to: The Regional Director-cum-Appellate Authority, Municipal Administration, Visakhapatnam The Municipal Commissioner, Vizianagaram Municipality. The Director-General, Anti Corruption Bureau, Hyderabad. The Secretary to Vigilance Commissioner, A.P. Vigilance Commission, Hyderabad SF/SCs //FORWARDED BY ORDER// SECTION OFFICER