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The investigation led by the Justice Pinaki Chandra Ghose Commission, which is examining the irregularities associated with the Kaleshwaram project, primarily concerning the Medigadda, Annaram, and Sundilla barrages, has reached its concluding phases. Sources indicate that the Commission is expected to present its final report to the State government on July 27.

Since last year, the Justice PC Ghosh Commission has been reviewing the shortcomings and failures connected to the three barrages. An extensive investigation has already been carried out regarding their design, construction, quality, and maintenance.

As part of its investigation, the Commission has already interviewed former chief minister K Chandrashekar Rao, former irrigation minister Harish Rao, and former finance minister Eatala Rajender. They have obtained affidavits from engineers and senior officials concerning technical, financial, and policy matters, and have conducted cross-examinations based on these affidavits. In a related development, the Commission has issued fresh summons to former engineer-in-chief of the Irrigation department, M. Anil Kumar.

The Commission discovered that there was a concealment regarding the grounding issue at the Medigadda barrage. Reports indicate that Chandra Ghose has expressed displeasure towards Anil Kumar for providing a misleading statement while holding a significant position. Anil Kumar has been requested to appear before the Commission for questioning on July 9.

The Commission's office has also stated that it has received the minutes from the cabinet meetings of the previous government related to the Kaleshwaram lift irrigation and associated projects.