Somayajulu Commission postpones hearing to Jan 28

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Justice Somayajulu Commission constituted to inquire into the stampede on the inaugural day of the Godavari Pushkaralu

Rajamahendravaram: Justice Somayajulu Commission constituted to inquire into the stampede on the inaugural day of the Godavari Pushkaralu has postponed its hearing to January 28. He directed the government counsel Ch Prabhakara Rao on Friday to produce the remaining documents with him in connection with the incident and give copies to the advocate appearing on behalf of victims. The counsel for government has to produce documents on January 18 but failed to do so.

However, Justice Somayajulu asked the senior advocate and AP Bar Council member Muppalla Subbarao, appearing on behalf of the victims, to come with his arguments on January 28.

Speaking to media, Subba Rao said that January 29 was the last date for the Commission to submit its report to the government and hoped that Justice Somayajulu would complete hearings on January 28 and submit report on January 29.

The one man commission was constituted on September 9, 2015, was given six months time to submit its report from the date of assuming charge. Justice Somayajulu assumed charge on September 29, 2015 and was given four extensions till now.

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