Andhra Pradesh government has established a one-man committee to investigate the case involving the alleged supply of adulterated ghee for Tirumala laddu. Dinesh Kumar, a retired IAS officer, will review the Special Investigation Team’s report and suggest appropriate action against officials of Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanam (TTD) for any shortcomings in enforcing ghee tender conditions. The committee has been directed to present its findings within 45 days.
A Government Order issued on Friday announced the formation of the committee, tasking it with evaluating administrative lapses and failures in adhering to tender conditions. The committee’s scope includes assessing decision-making processes, identifying administrative responsibilities, and recommending suitable administrative or disciplinary measures. The report, which will be advisory in nature, will undergo government scrutiny for further steps.
The committee’s mandate is to focus solely on administrative and governance aspects related to the case of alleged adulterated ghee supply to TTD. The investigation, initiated in 2024 and overseen by an independent SIT under CBI’s direction, led to the filing of a charge sheet on January 23, 2026. The government’s decision to form the one-man committee followed earlier commitments by Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu to hold the guilty parties accountable.
Naidu emphasized that the government will take appropriate action based on the committee’s recommendations. He clarified that the SIT did not absolve any party in the Tirupati laddu adulteration case. The state government received a report from the CBI-led team, prompting further administrative actions against those implicated in the investigation.
