Hyderabad: Sub-Post Master of sub-post office, RC Puram jailed for two years for misappropriation of public funds

It was alleged that accused Kolla Ramakotaiah during the period between 2003 and 2007 cheated Postal Department to the tune of Rs 79.79 lakh

Hyderabad: The Special Judge for CBI cases, Hyderabad, has sentenced Kolla Ramakotaiah, then Sub-Post Master, MIG Colony, sub-post office, BHEL, RC Puram to two years Rigorous Imprisonment (RI) with fine of Rs 80,000 in a case of misappropriating public funds.

CBI had registered the instant case in December 2008 on the basis of a written complaint given by then Asst Director, Postal Service, O/o Post Master General, Hyderabad Region, Hyderabad.

It was alleged that accused Kolla Ramakotaiah during the period between 2003 and 2007 cheated Postal Department to the tune of Rs 79.79 lakh by misappropriating the cash deposits made by various account holders into their accounts. He allegedly made entries in the Pass Books only and not in the Postal Records.

After completion of investigation, CBI had filed chargesheet against accused. The court, after trial, held the accused guilty and sentenced him accordingly.