The Andhra Pradesh government appoints a three-member specified authority to oversee the affairs of TTD following the completion of the trust board’s term. (Representational image)

The Andhra Pradesh government has appointed a three-member specified authority to exercise the powers and functions of the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) Trust Board following the completion of the existing board's term.

According to G.O. Ms. No. 658 issued by the revenue (endowments) department on Monday, TTD executive officer Muddada Ravichandra will head the authority as chairman. Finance department secretary V. Vinay Chand, and revenue (endowments) department secretary (FAC) K. Kanna Babu will be its members.

The appointment was made under Section 137 of the Andhra Pradesh Charitable and Hindu Religious Institutions and Endowments Act, 1987.

The authority will exercise the powers and perform the functions of the TTD Board of Trustees for one year or until a new trust board is constituted, whichever is earlier.

The order, issued in the name of the Governor of Andhra Pradesh, will come into force with immediate effect.

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