Hyderabad, March 2 -- Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) working president KT Rama Rao (KTR) has alleged serious irregularities, procedural lapses, and legal violations in the mining e-auction process conducted in Suryapet district.

In a letter addressed to Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy, KTR demanded an immediate independent inquiry and cancellation of the controversial tenders.

KTR criticised the Mines and Geology Department for conducting the e-auction in a manner that, he said, undermines transparency. Referring to the notification dated August 30, 2024, he pointed out multiple deficiencies in the tender process.

According to KTR, nearly 1,100 acres of reserved forest land fall within the Pasupulabodu, Saidulnama, and Sultanpur mining bl...