APIC restrains Anjaneyulu as Secretary in Andhra Pradesh

The State Chief Information Commissioner has blocked V. Anjaneyulu from serving as Secretary of the Andhra Pradesh Information Commission, citing procedural violations. The Commissioner's order, issued May 9, 2025, states the appointment by the Chief Secretary, without consulting the APIC, violates the Right to Information Act and a 2017 government order. The order also criticized Anjaneyulu's unauthorized actions at the APIC office. The SCIC emphasized the need for the government to respect the APIC's autonomy. The government has not yet responded, while some officials argue the government has the authority to appoint staff.