KADA Project Director Vikas Marmat transferred

The Andhra Pradesh government has transferred Vikas Marmat, IAS (2019), Project Director, Kuppam Area Development Authority (KADA) with immediate effect and directed him to report to the General Administration Department (GAD) for further posting.

Chief Secretary G. Sai Prasad issued the orders through GO Rt. No. 2009 of the Department of General Administration (SC.A) dated 10/14/2026.

The government has directed the Collector and Chittoor District Municipality to make necessary arrangements for the post of KADA Project Director.

The transfer comes days after Bengaluru police arrested Mr Marmat and three others in connection with an alleged attack on a police inspector and other staff during a night inspection at a bar and restaurant in Bengaluru, Karnataka.

A case was registered at Cubbon Park police station on October 10 in connection with an incident at Cavore on Residency Road.

According to the FIR, Police Inspector Arun Salunke of the Central Crime Branch said his team was checking the identity cards of customers to verify their age when the four men allegedly started an argument with the staff.

Accused Vikas Marmat allegedly abused and assaulted police officers, threatened them and obstructed them in the discharge of their duties.

The other accused were Abhay Uday Singh, Nitish and Roshan. The allegations were the subject of an investigation. GO did not specify the reason for Mr. Marmat’s transfer.

Published – 15 Oct 2026 20:36 IST