Nagam Janardhan Reddy vs The State Of Telangana

The Supreme Court examined a petition challenging the alleged fraudulent revision of project costs for the Palamuru Ranga Reddy Lift Irrigation Scheme, which purportedly caused significant financial loss to the public exchequer. The petitioner sought a writ of Mandamus to declare the revision illegal and arbitrary, and to direct an investigation into the matter. The court's decision focused on the legality of the cost revision and the need for transparency and accountability in public projects.