BRS Working President KT Rama Rao (KTR) is all set to appear before the Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Thursday in connection with the Formula-E Race case.
The Supreme Court heard the petition filed by KTR regarding the Formula E car race case. The bench, comprising Justice Bela M. Trivedi and Justice Prasanna Varale, heard arguments on KTR’s quash petition. Senior advocates Aryama Sundaram and Siddharth Dave represented KTR in the case.
KTR’s legal counsel, Mohit Rao, clarified that the petition was not dismissed but withdrawn after evaluating legal options. “Based on our legal opinion, we decided to withdraw the petition. However, we still have the opportunity to appeal in any court regarding this matter,” Mohit Rao stated.
During the hearing, KTR’s legal team argued that Section 13(1)(A) of the Prevention of Corruption Act does not apply in this case. They highlighted procedural irregularities mentioned in the ACB FIR, asserting that the issues raised pertain to procedural lapses rather than substantial violations.
The decision to withdraw the petition allows the legal team to explore further avenues in the judicial process. KTR’s advocates emphasized their readiness to continue defending the case in higher courts, if necessary.
As part of the investigation, KTR will leave his Nandi Nagar residence at 10 a.m. and is expected to reach the ED office, located opposite LB Stadium, by 10:30 a.m.
The case has been a contentious issue, with the BRS describing the allegations as ‘baseless’ and ‘politically motivated.’
