B.Ramakrishna Rao V. The Union of India., rep.by the Secretary,Ministry of

WP/21325/2011

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The case involves a writ petition filed by B. Ramakrishna Rao under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, seeking judicial intervention against alleged irregularities, malpractice, and corruption within the Central Government Health Scheme (CGHS) in Hyderabad. The petition was directed against multiple respondents including the Union of India, Central Vigilance Commission, and Central Bureau of Investigation among others. The petitioner relied on print and visual media reports to substantiate his claims. However, the court found no material evidence to support the allegations made in the petition and thus decided not to proceed further with the case, advising the petitioner to file a new petition if necessary.

• Counselvise Citation: [2023] 140 COUNSELVISE.COM (IT) 685803 (HC-TELANGANA)
• Appeal Type: Others
• Pronouncement Date: 11-12-2023
• Assessment Year: misc
• Laws Referred To: Article 226 of the Constitution of India
• Result in Favour of: Revenue
• Court: HIGH COURT
• Keywords: Corruption; Fraudulent Activities; Irregularities; Writ of Mandamus; CGHS malpractice

Judgement Text

"[ 33e3 ] HIGH COURT FOR THE STATE OF TELANGANA AT HYDERABAD (Special Original Jurisdiction) MONDAY, THE ELEVENTH DAY OF DECEMBER TWO THOUSAND AND TWENTY THREE PRESENT THE HON'BLE THE CHIEF JUSTICE ALOK ARADHE AND THE HON'BLE SHRI JUSTICE ANIL KUMAR JUKANTI WRIT PETITION NO.21325 oF 2011 Between: B.Ramakrishna Rao, Sio.B.Ranganayakulu Naidu Retired Administrative Grade-ll Officer DRDO and Public spirited per3on Rl/o. H.No.1-5-397, ptot No.197 Surynagar Colony (East) Old Alwal, Secunderabad-500010 ...PETITIONER AND 1. The Union of lndia., rep.by the Secretary, Ministry of Health and family Welfare, Nirman Bhavan, New Delhi 2. The Central Vigilance Commission, Satarkata Bhavan, New Delhi 3. The Central Bureau of lnvestigation, rep.by the, Deputy lnspector General, CBl, A.nti . Corruption Zone Hyderabad, kendirya 'Sahan, Sultan Bazar, Hyderabad 4. The Regional Commissioner-1, lncome Tax, Ayakar Bhavan, Hyderabad 5. The Director General, Central Government Health Scheme, Nirman Bhavan, New Delhi 6. The Additional Director, Central Government Health, Scheme, KSB Bhavan, Begumpet, Secunderabad 7. The Vigilance Officer, Central Government, Health Scheme, KSB Bhavan, Begumpet, Secunderabad ...RESPONDENTS Petition under Article 226 of the Constitution of lndia praying that in the circumstances stated in the affidavit filed therewith, the High Court may be pleased to issue an appropriale writ order or direction mostly one in the nature of writ of mandamus by directing the 1't, 2nd , 3d and 4th respondents to cause immediate action against the irregularities in CGHS malpractice, fraudulent activities and corruption and to punish the erring officers without further delay in 2 3. The relief claimed in the writ petition is based on pdnt as well as visual media about the malpractices going on in the functioning of Gntral Govemment Ffualth Scheme, Hyderabad. 4. There is no mater-ial to subsantiate the averments made in the writ petition based on the media repon. Therefore, in the peculiar facts and circumstances of the case, we are not inclined to proceed funher with the writ petition. 5. The Writ Petition is, accordingly, disposed of with libeny to the petitioner to file a fresh writ petition in case his grievance still subsists. No costs. As a sequel, miscellaneous petitions, pending if any, stand closed- SD/. MOHD. SANAULLAH ANSARI ASSISTANT REGISTRAR //TRUE COPY// SECTION OFFICER 1. The Secretary, Ministry of Health and family Welfare' Union of lndia, Nirman Bhavan, New Delhi 2. The Central Vigilance Commission, Satarkata Bhavan, New Delhi. 3. The Deputy lnspector General, Central Bureau. of lnvestig.ation (CBl)' Anti Corruptibn 2one'Hyderabad, Kendirya Sadan, Sultan Bazar, Hyderabad. 4. The Regional Commissloner-|, lncome Tax, Ayakar Bhavan, Hyderabad 5. The Director General, Central Government Health Scheme, Nirman Bhavan, New Delhi. 6. The Additional Director, Central Government Health, Scheme,KSB Bhavan, Begumpet, Secunderabad. 7. The Vigilance Officer, Central government, Health Scheme, KSB Bhavan, Begumpet, Secunderabad. v To, CN i 8. One CC to SRI A. RAGHU KUIVIAR, Advocate [OPUC] g. one cc to SRI GADI PRAVEEN KUMAR, Deputy solicitor General of lndia IOPUCI 10. One CC to Standing Counsel for CBI [OPUC] 11. One CC to SRI J. V. PRASAD, S.C. for INCOME TAX [OPUC] 12.f wo CD Copies ' MP GJP HIGH COURT DATED:1111212023 ORDER WP.No.21325 of 2011 DISPOSING OF THE WRIT PETITION WITHOUT COSTS I I ?P "