Tue Nov 25 03:54:51 UTC 2025: Summary:

The Forum for Good Governance (FGG) has written to the Chief Minister of Telangana, India, expressing deep concern about the significant delays in the disposal of Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) cases. Despite a steady increase in case registrations over the past five years, the government’s inaction in granting prosecution sanctions has led to a backlog, weakening deterrence, and eroding public trust. The FGG urges the Chief Minister to streamline the process to ensure timely prosecution and maintain the deterrent value of anti-corruption efforts.

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Telangana Governance Forum Sounds Alarm Over Anti-Corruption Case Delays

Hyderabad, November 25, 2025 – The Forum for Good Governance (FGG) has raised serious concerns about the slow pace of disposing Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) cases in Telangana. In a letter to Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy, the FGG highlighted the alarming backlog of cases awaiting prosecution sanction, despite a significant increase in ACB registrations over the last five years.

According to data obtained through an RTI appeal, the ACB registered 621 cases between January 2020 and July 2025, encompassing trap cases, disproportionate assets cases, and other instances of criminal misconduct. While the ACB has completed inquiries in 519 of these cases and forwarded them to the government, prosecution sanctions remain pending.

The FGG warns that these systemic delays are undermining the effectiveness of anti-corruption efforts, allowing accused officials to remain in service without accountability and fostering public mistrust. They point out that by the time cases reach court, which can take three to five years even after sanction, many officers have already retired, avoiding trial altogether. Some cases, they noted, drag on for 15 years.

The forum has urged Chief Minister Reddy to intervene decisively, streamline the disposal process, and ensure timely prosecution to maintain the deterrent value of traps and corruption investigations. The FGG stresses that swift action is crucial to prevent the erosion of public trust and uphold the integrity of the government.

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