ACB Court Issues Summons to Former MLA in Vijayawada Inner Ring Road Case
The legal proceedings surrounding the Vijayawada Inner Ring Road (IRR) case have taken a significant new turn, with the ACB Court in Vijayawada formally issuing summons to former Mangalagiri MLA Alla Ramakrishna Reddy. The court has directed him to appear in person on February 27, 2026, marking a crucial development in this long-standing investigation.
Petition Challenges CID Notices
The court's action followed a petition filed by Ramakrishna Reddy himself, challenging notices that had been served on him by the Criminal Investigation Department (CID). The CID had previously informed the former legislator that the IRR case—which involves alleged irregularities occurring between 2014 and 2019—was being examined under the specific legal classification of "Mistake of Facts" (MoF).
Court Seeks Clarification on MoF Status
During the recent hearing, the ACB Court judge sought explicit clarification from the CID regarding whether the investigating agency had any objections to the Mistake of Facts classification being applied to this case. The judicial authority emphasized the need for procedural clarity in this complex matter.
Furthermore, the judge instructed Alla Ramakrishna Reddy to personally present himself before the court and formally articulate any objections he might have regarding the proceedings initiated by the CID. This directive underscores the court's commitment to ensuring all parties have proper opportunity to present their positions.
From Complainant to Respondent: A Complex Legal Journey
In a particularly interesting twist to this case, Alla Ramakrishna Reddy was originally the complainant who brought these allegations to light. He had filed detailed complaints alleging large-scale irregularities in the alignment of the proposed Inner Ring Road project around Vijayawada.
In his initial complaint, Reddy claimed that the road alignment had been deliberately altered and that sensitive information had been leaked to certain key leaders of the Telugu Desam Party (TDP) and associates of then Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu. This alleged information leak reportedly enabled these individuals to acquire vast extents of land along the proposed corridor before the alignment changes became public knowledge.
A Politically Sensitive Investigation
The Inner Ring Road case has long remained politically sensitive, triggering intense public debate and sustained legal scrutiny over several years. The allegations involve significant infrastructure planning decisions and potential land acquisition advantages during the specified period between 2014 and 2019.
The case represents a complex intersection of urban development, alleged corruption, and political implications, with the upcoming court appearance in 2026 marking the next phase in this protracted legal battle. The ACB Court's insistence on personal appearance and clarification of the Mistake of Facts classification indicates the judicial seriousness with which this matter is being handled.
