Tirupati Laddu Row: AP Govt transfers TTD EO Anil Kumar Singhal; Appoints M Ravichandra

Amid the Tiruati laddu adulteration controversy, the Andhra Pradesh government has transferred TTD Executive Officer Anil Kumar Singhal with immediate effect.

Post Published By: Sona Saini

Updated : 2 February 2026, 12:38 PM IST

Andhra Pradesh Govt Removes TTD EO Amid Ghee Adulteration Probe

Tirupati: As the issue of alleged ghee adulteration in Tirupati Laddus deepens, the Andhra Pradesh government has taken a major administrative step. The government has transferred Anil Kumar Singhal, Executive Officer (EO) of the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD), with immediate effect. Muddada Ravichandra, a 1996-batch IAS officer, has been given the additional charge of TTD EO.

Tirupati | In a sudden move, the AP govt transferred TTD Executive Officer Anil Kumar Singhal and gave 1996-batch IAS officer Muddada Ravichandra full additional charge as TTD EO. Singhal handed over charge after offering prayers at Tirumala temple. @TTDevasthanams @ncbn… pic.twitter.com/xErcwMBfGo

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Sudden Transfer

Anil Kumar Singhal handed over his charge after offering prayers  to Lord Venkateswara at the Tirumala Temple. According to the government order, he has been asked to report to the General Administration Department (GAD).

Decision Related to Laddus Adulteration Case

This action comes as the controversy surrounding the adulteration of ghee used in Tirupati Laddus continues to escalate. It is alleged that the ghee adulteration was suspected during the YSR Congress Party regime, when Anil Kumar Singhal held a top position at the TTD.

SIT Investigation Reveals Negligence

The Special Investigation Team (SIT) investigating the ghee adulteration case has found in its preliminary investigation that Anil Kumar Singhal failed to detect the irregularities in a timely manner. Furthermore, even after the matter became public, he allegedly failed to take strict action against the culprits. The government has taken this strict action based on the SIT report.

Muddada Ravichandra Assigned Responsibility

M. Ravichandra, Special Chief Secretary to the Chief Minister, has been appointed as the Executive Officer-in-Charge of the TTD. The government has directed him to immediately assume charge and ensure smooth functioning of the temple administration. In addition, Additional Chief Executive Officer Ch. Venkaiah Chaudhary has also been assigned necessary responsibilities.

A Strict Message from the Government

According to government sources, this transfer is aimed at ensuring administrative accountability and maintaining the prestige of the sacred religious site of Tirupati. Tirupati Laddu is a symbol of faith of devotees not only in the country but across the world, and the government is taking any kind of irregularity in it seriously.