The Hindu: Guntur: Thursday, 30 July 2026.
Guntur Superintendent of
Police (SP) Vakul Jindal on Thursday issued a show-cause notice to the Station
House Officer (SHO) of Medikonduru Police Station and ordered a preliminary
inquiry into the allegations that the Andhra Pradesh State Chief Information
Commissioner and officials of the State Information Commission were prevented
from entering the police station during an official inspection.
According to official communications issued by the SP, the action follows a representation submitted by State Chief Information Commissioner Vajja Srinivasa Rao alleging that he and Commission officials were denied entry into Medikonduru Police Station on July 13 while inspecting Right to Information (RTI) records and reviewing compliance with the RTI Act, 2005.
The show-cause notice states that if the allegations are established, the SHO's conduct would amount to failure to discharge official duties lawfully, behaviour unbecoming of a disciplined police officer, disobedience of lawful procedure, and failure to extend due courtesy to a statutory authority. The officer has been directed to submit a written explanation within seven days.
The SP has also appointed the Sub-Divisional Police Officer (SDPO), Thulluru, as the inquiry officer to conduct a fair, impartial and comprehensive preliminary enquiry and submit a report at the earliest. The findings will determine further disciplinary action, if warranted, against the officials concerned.
According to official communications issued by the SP, the action follows a representation submitted by State Chief Information Commissioner Vajja Srinivasa Rao alleging that he and Commission officials were denied entry into Medikonduru Police Station on July 13 while inspecting Right to Information (RTI) records and reviewing compliance with the RTI Act, 2005.
The show-cause notice states that if the allegations are established, the SHO's conduct would amount to failure to discharge official duties lawfully, behaviour unbecoming of a disciplined police officer, disobedience of lawful procedure, and failure to extend due courtesy to a statutory authority. The officer has been directed to submit a written explanation within seven days.
The SP has also appointed the Sub-Divisional Police Officer (SDPO), Thulluru, as the inquiry officer to conduct a fair, impartial and comprehensive preliminary enquiry and submit a report at the earliest. The findings will determine further disciplinary action, if warranted, against the officials concerned.
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