High Court cancels bail to IAS officer

Andhra Pradesh High Court cancelled the bail to Y Srilakshmi,an accused in the Obulapuram Mining Company illegal mining case

Andhra Pradesh High Court on Monday cancelled the bail to Y Srilakshmi,an accused in the Obulapuram Mining Company (OMC) illegal mining case.

Srilakshmi,arrested on November 28 for allegedly abusing her position as Industries and Mines Secretary to grant illegal favours to former Karnataka minister G Janardhana Reddys OMC,was given conditional bail by a CBI court on December 2.

The CBI,which is investigating the case,had challenged the bail,saying Srilakshmi could tamper with evidence and influence witnesses and investigations. The CBI also argued that Srilakshmi,who was Commissioner,Health and Family Welfare,when she was arrested,had not performed her duty honestly and thus did not deserve bail.

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Srilakshmis lawyer countered the CBIs argument,saying her name was not in the chargesheet filed on December 3. The CBI is likely to file a supplementary chargesheet naming Srilakshmi soon.

The HC agreed with the CBIs contention and directed Srilakshmi to surrender before the CBI special court by Friday.

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