CBI to return to A.P. as Jagan revokes Naidu’s decision
AMARAVATI, JUNE 04, 2019 00:00 IST
Jagan Mohan Reddy
TDP govt. had withdrawn ‘general consent’ in Nov. 2018
Reversing his predecessor, N. Chandrababu Naidu’s orders, Andhra Prdesh Chief Minister Y. S. Jagan Mohan Reddy has allowed the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to go ahead with investigations and raids in the State without prior permission of the State government.
YSRCP Rajya Sabha member V. Vijaya Sai Reddy tweeted on Monday announcing that the government had issued the necessary orders. “Chandrababu banned the CBI, he prevented IT raids, he questioned how ED comes in the State. Now Jagan has issued orders allowing the CBI into the State. CM made it clear that thieves will not be spared. Look out Chandrababu,” Mr. Reddy said.
It effectively means the CBI can now enter the State without obtaining permission from the Andhra Pradesh government.
The TDP government through an order issued in November 2018, withdrew the ‘general consent,’ virtually curtailing the Central agency’s powers to conduct investigations in the State.
The general consent is routinely given by State governments for periods ranging from six months to a year to the CBI and all agencies under the Delhi Special Police Establishment (DSPE) Act, 1946.
The consent is necessary as the jurisdiction of these agencies is confined to Delhi and Union Territories under this Act.
Poll issue
Mr. Naidu’s decision came after he and the other Opposition parties alleged that the BJP-led NDA government was misusing Central agencies to target Opposition leaders and their governments.
However, the YSRCP had made the issue a campaign plank, saying Mr. Naidu’s decision was meant to prevent the CBI from probing allegations of corruption against him and his government.
The controversial step triggered a chain reaction with West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee also withdrawing ‘the general consent’ within hours of Mr. Naidu’s decision.
AMARAVATI, JUNE 04, 2019 00:00 IST
Jagan Mohan Reddy
TDP govt. had withdrawn ‘general consent’ in Nov. 2018
Reversing his predecessor, N. Chandrababu Naidu’s orders, Andhra Prdesh Chief Minister Y. S. Jagan Mohan Reddy has allowed the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to go ahead with investigations and raids in the State without prior permission of the State government.
YSRCP Rajya Sabha member V. Vijaya Sai Reddy tweeted on Monday announcing that the government had issued the necessary orders. “Chandrababu banned the CBI, he prevented IT raids, he questioned how ED comes in the State. Now Jagan has issued orders allowing the CBI into the State. CM made it clear that thieves will not be spared. Look out Chandrababu,” Mr. Reddy said.
It effectively means the CBI can now enter the State without obtaining permission from the Andhra Pradesh government.
The TDP government through an order issued in November 2018, withdrew the ‘general consent,’ virtually curtailing the Central agency’s powers to conduct investigations in the State.
The general consent is routinely given by State governments for periods ranging from six months to a year to the CBI and all agencies under the Delhi Special Police Establishment (DSPE) Act, 1946.
The consent is necessary as the jurisdiction of these agencies is confined to Delhi and Union Territories under this Act.
Poll issue
Mr. Naidu’s decision came after he and the other Opposition parties alleged that the BJP-led NDA government was misusing Central agencies to target Opposition leaders and their governments.
However, the YSRCP had made the issue a campaign plank, saying Mr. Naidu’s decision was meant to prevent the CBI from probing allegations of corruption against him and his government.
The controversial step triggered a chain reaction with West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee also withdrawing ‘the general consent’ within hours of Mr. Naidu’s decision.
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