(Per Ramesh Ranganathan, J.)

1. This writ petition is filed in public interest questioning the action of the 1st respondent in not according sanction to the 2nd respondent to prosecute the 4th respondent for offences punishable under Section 13(1)(e) read with 13(2) of the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988. Facts, in brief, are that the 2nd respondent Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) registered a case in Crime No. 8/ACB-CIU-HYD/2006 on 10.11.2006 against the 4th respondent for the offence under Section 13(1)(e) read with Section 13(2) of the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988. After obtaining search warrants from the Principal Special Judge for SPE & ACB Cases, Hyderabad simultaneous searches were conducted on the residential premises of the 4th respondent and in his office room. Certain incriminating documents were seized. The 1st respondent placed the 4th respondent under suspension vide G.O.Rt. No. 90 Home (SC.A) Dept, dated 22.11.2006. Pursuant to a preliminary report submitted by the 2nd respondent on 12.12.2006, and on receipt of authorization from the 1st respondent, an application was moved and, on permission being accorded by the Principal Special Judge for SPE & A