RT-47: Public Servants – Allegations of demand and acceptance of bribe against Sri B.Koteswar Rao, the then Industrial Promotion Officer, District Industries Centre, Khammam - Initiation of Departmental Proceedings under rule 20 of the Andhra Pradesh Civil Services (Classification, Control and Appeal) Rules, 1991 - Articles of Charges - Issued.

GOVERNMENT OF ANDHRA PRADESH ABSTRACT Public Servants – Allegations of demand and acceptance of bribe against Sri B.Koteswar Rao, the then Industrial Promotion Officer, District Industries Centre, Khammam - Initiation of Departmental Proceedings under rule 20 of the Andhra Pradesh Civil Services (Classification, Control and Appeal) Rules, 1991 - Articles of Charges - Issued. INDUSTRIES AND COMMERCE (VIGILANCE) DEPARTMENT G.O.Rt.No. 47 Dt:27.01.2012. ORDER: It is proposed to hold an inquiry against Sri B.Koteswar Rao, the then Industrial Promotion Officer, District Industries Centre, Khammam in accordance with the procedure laid down in rule 20 of the Andhra Pradesh Civil Services (Classification, Control and Appeal) Rules, 1991. 2. The substance of the imputations of misconduct or misbehavior in respect of which the inquiry is proposed to be held is set out in the enclosed statement of articles of charges (Annexure-I). A statement of imputations of misconduct or misbehavior in support of each article of charge is enclosed (Annexure-II). A list of documents by which, and a list of witnesses by whom, the articles of charge are proposed to be sustained are also enclosed (Annexure III and IV). 3. Sri B.Koteswar Rao, the then Industrial Promotion Officer, is directed to submit his written statement of his defence within 10 days from the date of receipt of this order and also to state whether he desires to be heard in person. 4. Sri B.Koteswar Rao is informed that an inquiry will be held only in respect of those articles of charge as are not admitted. He should, therefore, specifically admit or deny each article of charge. 5. Sri B.Koteswar Rao, the then Industrial Promotion Officer is further informed that if he does not submit his written statement of defence on or before the date specified in para 3 above or otherwise fails or refuses to comply with the provisions of rule 20 of Andhra Pradesh Civil Services (CCA) Rules, 1991 or the orders/directions issued in pursuance of the said rules, the Inquiring Authority may hold the inquiry against him ex- parte. 6. Attention of Sri B.Koteswar Rao, the then Industrial Promotion Officer, District Industries Centre, Khammam is invited to Rule 24 of the A.P.Civil Services (Conduct) Rules, 1964, under which no Government servant shall bring or attempt to bring any political or outside influence to bear upon any superior authority to further his interest in respect of matters pertaining to his service under the Government. If any representation is received on his behalf from another person in respect of any matter dealt with these proceedings it will be presumed that Sri B.Koteswar Rao is aware of such representation and that it has been made at his instance and action will be taken against him for violation of rule 24 of the A.P.Civil Service (Conduct) Rules, 1964. The receipt of the Memorandum shall be acknowledged. (BY ORDER AND IN THE NAME OF THE GOVERNOR OF ANDHRA PRADESH) T.S.APPA RAO PRINCIPAL SECRETARY TO GOVERNMENT & CIP To Sri B.Koteswar Rao, Industrial Promotion Officer, District Industries Centre, Khammam through the COI, Hyderabad.(W.E) The COI Hyderabad with a request to serve the Articles of charges on the A.O and to furnish the dated acknowledgement.(W.E) Copy to :- The Director General, Anti Corruption Bureau, Hyderabad. The Secretary, APVC, Hyderabad. SF/SC. //FORWARDED::BY ORDER// SECTION OFFICER