The Telangana High Court’s single bench of Justice Bollam Vijaysen Reddy issued notices to several officials in response to a writ filed by Padi Kaushik Reddy, an MLA from Huzurabad. The petitioner requested a decision on a disqualification petition filed against MLA Danam Nagender, who switched parties without resigning.
Gandra Mohan Rao, representing Kaushik Reddy, argued that the Speaker was not allowing any members to submit petitions regarding disqualification of MLAs who defected. The Speaker’s refusal led the petitioner to send the disqualification petition via registered post.
The counsel pointed out that Nagender defected to the Congress without resigning from BRS, the party he was elected under. The petitioner sought a directive for the Speaker to disqualify Nagender for his party switch.
Advocate-General Sudershan Reddy emphasized the need to respect the Speaker’s authority and not rush the decision. The court adjourned the hearing to April 25.
In conclusion, the case revolves around MLA Nagender’s party switch and the Speaker’s handling of disqualification petitions.
