Bapatla Collector conducts final hearing on pastor’s Scheduled Caste status
The Bapatla District Collector held a final hearing regarding the Scheduled Caste status of pastor Chinthada Anand, following Supreme Court directives. The hearing was conducted peacefully, with Mr. Anand presenting a detailed representation. A decision on his caste status is expected within a few days.
- ▪The hearing was conducted by Collector V. Vinod Kumar in Bapatla district.
- ▪Pastor Chinthada Anand submitted a nearly 20-page representation during the hearing.
- ▪A joint committee had previously recommended the cancellation of Mr. Anand's Scheduled Caste certificate.
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Bapatla District Collector V. Vinod Kumar on Tuesday conducted the final hearing in a case concerning the Scheduled Caste (SC) status of pastor Chinthada Anand, following directions from the Supreme Court to take appropriate action on the matter. Speaking to The Hindu, Mr. Vinod Kumar said the hearing was conducted peacefully at his office in the district and Mr. Anand submitted a representation consisting of nearly 20 pages. The Collector stated that a final decision on Mr. Anand’s caste status would be announced within a couple of days. According to the Collector, Mr. Anand was born in P.V.
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