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New Indian Express
09-07-2025
- New Indian Express
TTD AEO suspended for attending church
TIRUPATI: Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) has suspended Assistant Executive Officer A Rajasekhar Babu following allegations of misconduct and violation of organisational norms. TTD initiated action after receiving reports that Rajasekhar Babu regularly attended church prayers every Sunday in his hometown, Puttur, Tirupati district. Officials said his actions contravened the TTD code of conduct, which requires employees to uphold the values of the Hindu religious institution they represent. TTD authorities treated the matter seriously, stating the AEO acted irresponsibly and failed to observe the standards expected of TTD staff. Based on a report submitted by the Vigilance Department and supporting evidence, officials reviewed the case and suspended him with immediate effect under departmental disciplinary rules. TTD confirmed that further proceedings will follow as per the service regulations.
Time of India
09-07-2025
- Time of India
'Violated oath to follow Hinduism': Tirupati temple board suspends official for attending church; probe confirms regular Sunday visits
TIRUPATI: Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) on Tuesday suspended A Rajasekhar Babu, an assistant executive officer (AEO) rank official for allegedly practising another religion in violation of the declaration at the time of appointment of adhering to Hinduism. He was working in the auction section of the marketing department of the temple trust. The trust recently ordered a vigilance inquiry on Rajasekhar Babu's activities after allegations surfaced that he regularly visited a local church every Sunday in his native town Puttur. After the vigilance inquiry concluded that the allegations were true, TTD issued suspension orders on Tuesday. "It is a clear case of violation of the TTD norms, as he has not followed the code of conduct for employees of the organisation and has acted irresponsibly as an employee representing a Hindu religious organisation," an official TTD statement read on Tuesday. As per rule 9 (vi) of the service rules issued in 1989, all employees, while joining the TTD, are required to take an oath and sign a declaration that they would follow only the Hindu dharma and traditions throughout their service in the TTD. The trust's board, headed by chairman BR Naidu, had resolved on Nov 18 last year to oust all non-Hindus working in the organisation by offering them to opt for a specially designed voluntary retirement package.
Hans India
09-07-2025
- Hans India
TTD AEO suspended for following other religious faith
Tirupati: TTD assistant executive officer A Rajasekhar Babu has been suspended for practising Christianity after it came to the notice of TTD that he attends local church prayers every Sunday in his hometown Puttur in Tirupati district. The TTD said in its order that it is nothing but violation of TTD norms as he has not followed the code of conduct of the TTD as an employee of the organisation, and has acted irresponsibly as an employee representing a Hindu religious organisation. After examining the report submitted by the TTD vigilance department and other evidence, departmental action was initiated against him as per the rules and he was suspended with immediate effect.
