Published Oct 15, 2026 | 11:10 AM ⚊ Updated Oct 15, 2026 | 11:10 AM
KADA oversees development work in the Kuppam Assembly constituency, represented by Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu.
Synopsis: Andhra Pradesh has transferred IAS officer Vikas Marmat from his post as Project Director of the Kuppam Area Development Authority, days after Bengaluru police registered a case against him and three others for allegedly abusing and obstructing police personnel at a pub. The Chittoor District Collector and District Magistrate have also been directed to make temporary arrangements for the post of KADA Project Director.
The Andhra Pradesh government has transferred 2019-batch IAS officer Vikas Marmat from his post as Project Director of the Kuppam Area Development Authority (KADA) with immediate effect, days after Karnataka police registered a case against him and three others for allegedly abusing and assaulting police personnel during an inspection at a pub in Bengaluru.
In an order issued by Chief Secretary G Sai Prasad on Wednesday, 14 October, Marmat was directed to report to the General Administration Department for further posting. The Chittoor District Collector and District Magistrate has also been directed to make temporary arrangements for the KADA Project Director’s post.
Marmat, who hails from Rajasthan, was appointed Project Director of KADA after serving as Nellore Municipal Commissioner. His earlier assignments included trainee service in Kadapa, Sub-Collector of Tekkali and supervisory responsibilities for Gram and Ward Secretariats.
KADA oversees development work in the Kuppam Assembly constituency, represented by Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu.
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The FIR was registered at Cubbon Park police station in Bengaluru over an altercation during an inspection by personnel of the Bengaluru Central Crime Branch’s Special Enquiry Wing in the early hours of 9 October.
Marmat and his companions allegedly argued with the police, abused them and assaulted personnel during the altercation.
According to the complaint filed by Central Crime Branch Inspector Arun Salunkhe, the confrontation took place at the Corner Bar and Restaurant on Residency Road around 1.30 am, when police personnel were checking the identity cards of people at the establishment to verify their age. Pubs, bars and restaurants in Bengaluru are required to close by 1 am.
The FIR names Marmat and three other men. They allegedly argued with the police, abused the personnel and assaulted them during the altercation.
A video clip of the confrontation, seen by South First, shows Marmat hurling expletives at a police officer who is questioning him. Another person accompanying him appears to restrain a police officer.
(Edited by Dese Gowda with inputs from Keerthivas)
