FPA-PMLA-83/HYD/2011 of M/s. Dharagiri Agro Farms Pvt. Ltd. v/s The Deputy Director Directorate of Enforcement, Hyderabad

APPELLATE TRIBUNAL, PREVENTION OF MONEY LAUNDERING ACT AT NEW DELHI

(1) FPA-PMLA-209/HYD/2011
M. Suryanarayana Raju	…	Appellant
(2) FPA-PMLA-210/HYD/2011 K. Gopala Krishnam Raju	…	Appellant
(3) FPA-PMLA-213/HYD/2011
N. Rama Raju	…	Appellant
(4) FPA-PMLA-214/HYD/2011
B. Nandani Raju	…	Appellant
(5) FPA-PMLA-216/HYD/2011
N. Subba Raju	…	Appellant
(6) FPA-PMLA-217/HYD/2011
DVS Subba Raju	…	Appellant
(7) FPA-PMLA-221/HYD/2011
A. Vishwanthan Raju	…	Appellant
(8) FPA-PMLA-227/HYD/2011
A.S.V. Krishnanam Raju	…	Appellant
(9) FPA-PMLA-208/HYD/2011
N.S.L.R. Prasad Raju	…	Appellant
(10) FPA-PMLA-104/HYD/2010
M/s. Tirathavati Agro Farms Pvt. Ltd.	…	Appellant
(11) FPA-PMLA-105/HYD/2010
M/s. Nandanagiri Greenlands Pvt. Ltd.	…	Appellant
(12) FPA-PMLA-107/HYD/2010
M/s. Ketumala Agro Pvt. Ltd.	…	Appellant
(13) FPA-PMLA-108/HYD/2010
M/s. Shimsha Agro Farms Pvt. Ltd.	…	Appellant
(14) FPA-PMLA-109/HYD/2010
M/s. Kali Greenfields Pvt. Ltd.	…	Appellant
(15) FPA-PMLA-111/HYD/2010
M/s. Devakuta Agro Farms Pvt. Ltd.	…	Appellant
(16) FPA-PMLA-113/HYD/2010
M/s. Gowardhanagiri Agro Farms Pvt. Ltd.	…	Appellant
(17) FPA-PMLA-114/HYD/2010
M/s. Vajrakuta Agro Farms Pvt. Ltd.	…	Appellant
(18) FPA-PMLA-116/HYD/2010
M/s. Shukla Agro Farms Pvt. Ltd.	…	Appellant

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FPA-PMLA-42-44/HYD/2010, FPA-PMLA-102/HYD/2010, FPA-PMLA-104-111/HYD/2010, FPA-PMLA-113-120/HYD/2010, FPA-PMLA-123-131/HYD/2010, FPA-PMLA-72/HYD/2011, FPA-PMLA-77-101/HYD/2011, FPA-PMLA-207-228/HYD/2011, FPA-PMLA-231-268/HYD/2011, FPA-PMLA-270-277/HYD/2011, FPA-PMLA-1189/HYD/2016 & FPA-PMLA-1207/HYD/2016

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(19) FPA-PMLA-118/HYD/2010 M/s. Mrugasira Agro Farms Pvt. Ltd.	…	Appellant
(20) FPA-PMLA-120/HYD/2010
M/s. Chakragiri Agro Farms Pvt. Ltd.	…	Appellant
(21) FPA-PMLA-126/HYD/2010
M/s. Dravira Greenfields Pvt. Ltd.	…	Appellant
(22) FPA-PMLA-127/HYD/2010
M/s. Karaveera Agro Farms Pvt. Ltd.	…	Appellant
(23) FPA-PMLA-129/HYD/2010
M/s. Vardhanamanagiri Agro Pvt. Ltd.	…	Appellant
(24) FPA-PMLA-131/HYD/2010
M/s. Meghamala Agro Farms Pvt. Ltd.	…	Appellant
(25) FPA-PMLA-77/HYD/2011
M/s. Pushpa Varsha Agro Pvt. Ltd.	…	Appellant
(26) FPA-PMLA-79/HYD/2011
M/s. Kawsiki Agro Pvt. Ltd.	…	Appellant
(27) FPA-PMLA-82/HYD/2011
M/s. Chitrakuta Agro Farms Pvt. Ltd.	…	Appellant
(28) FPA-PMLA-83/HYD/2011
M/s. Dharagiri Agro Farms Pvt. Ltd.	…	Appellant
(29) FPA-PMLA-84/HYD/2011
M/s. Tapti Agro Pvt. Ltd.	…	Appellant
(30) FPA-PMLA-86/HYD/2011
M/s. Mangala Prasta Agro Pvt. Ltd.	…	Appellant
(31) FPA-PMLA-87/HYD/2011
M/s. Thava Agro Farms Pvt. Ltd.	…	Appellant
(32) FPA-PMLA-88/HYD/2011
M/s. Muktimanta Agro Farms Pvt. Ltd.	…	Appellant
(33) FPA-PMLA-89/HYD/2011
M/s. Shuklagiri Green Lands Pvt. Ltd.	…	Appellant
(34) FPA-PMLA-91/HYD/2011
M/s. Devagarbha Agro Farms Pvt. Ltd.	…	Appellant
(35) FPA-PMLA-94/HYD/2011
M/s. Vyadhurya Agro Farms Pvt. Ltd.	…	Appellant
(36) FPA-PMLA-95/HYD/2011
M/s. Hemakuta Agro Farms Pvt. Ltd.	…	Appellant
(37) FPA-PMLA-97/HYD/2011
M/s. Chandravamsa Agro Farms Pvt. Ltd.	…	Appellant
(38) FPA-PMLA-98/HYD/2011

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FPA-PMLA-42-44/HYD/2010, FPA-PMLA-102/HYD/2010, FPA-PMLA-104-111/HYD/2010, FPA-PMLA-113-120/HYD/2010, FPA-PMLA-123-131/HYD/2010, FPA-PMLA-72/HYD/2011, FPA-PMLA-77-101/HYD/2011, FPA-PMLA-207-228/HYD/2011, FPA-PMLA-231-268/HYD/2011, FPA-PMLA-270-277/HYD/2011, FPA-PMLA-1189/HYD/2016 & FPA-PMLA-1207/HYD/2016

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M/s. Swarnagarbha Agro Pvt. Ltd.	…	Appellant
(39) FPA-PMLA-99/HYD/2011
M/s. Kuhu Agro Farms Pvt. Ltd.	…	Appellant
(40) FPA-PMLA-100/HYD/2011
M/s. Suparshva Agro Farms Pvt. Ltd.	…	Appellant
(41) MP-PMLA-4316/HYD/2016 (U/s-35)
FPA-PMLA-271/HYD/2011
B. Rama Raju Jr.	…	Appellant
(42) MP-PMLA-2314/HYD/2016 (Stay)
FPA-PMLA-72/HYD/2011
B. Teja Raju	…	Appellant
(43) FPA-PMLA-231/HYD/2011
D. Gopala Krishanam Raju	…	Appellant
(44) FPA-PMLA-273/HYD/2011
Mr. R. Satyanarayana Raju	…	Appellant
(45) FPA-PMLA-277/HYD/2011 Mr. S. V. Soma Raju	…	Appellant
(46) FPA-PMLA-212/HYD/2011
Smt. B. Jhansi Rani	…	Appellant
(47) FPA-PMLA-215/HYD/2011
Smt. B. Radha	…	Appellant
(48) FPA-PMLA-218/HYD/2011
A. Srinivas Raju	…	Appellant
(49) FPA-PMLA-219/HYD/2011
D.V.S. Ravi Kumar Raju	…	Appellant
(50) FPA-PMLA-220/HYD/2011
A.V. Raghava Raju	…	Appellant
(51) FPA-PMLA-222/HYD/2011
I. Mallapa Raju	…	Appellant
(52) FPA-PMLA-223/HYD/2011
I. Janki Rama Raju	…	Appellant
(53) FPA-PMLA-224/HYD/2011
I.V. Krishnam Raju	…	Appellant
(54) FPA-PMLA-225/HYD/2011
M. Naga Raju	…	Appellant
(55) FPA-PMLA-226/HYD/2011
M.V. Suryanarayana Raju	…	Appellant
(56) FPA-PMLA-228/HYD/2011
K. Rajan Raju	…	Appellant

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FPA-PMLA-42-44/HYD/2010, FPA-PMLA-102/HYD/2010, FPA-PMLA-104-111/HYD/2010, FPA-PMLA-113-120/HYD/2010, FPA-PMLA-123-131/HYD/2010, FPA-PMLA-72/HYD/2011, FPA-PMLA-77-101/HYD/2011, FPA-PMLA-207-228/HYD/2011, FPA-PMLA-231-268/HYD/2011, FPA-PMLA-270-277/HYD/2011, FPA-PMLA-1189/HYD/2016 & FPA-PMLA-1207/HYD/2016

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(57) FPA-PMLA-207/HYD/2011 M. Teja Pratap Raju	…	Appellant
(58) FPA-PMLA-42/HYD/2010
M/s. SRSR Holdings Pvt. Ltd.	…	Appellant
(59) FPA-PMLA-43/HYD/2010
CH. Suryanarayan Raju	…	Appellant
(60) FPA-PMLA-44/HYD/2010
Alluri Bhaskara Raju	…	Appellant
(61) FPA-PMLA-110/HYD/2010
M/s. Palar Greenfields Pvt. Ltd.	…	Appellant
(62) FPA-PMLA-115/HYD/2010
M/s. Yerla Greenlands Pvt. Ltd.	…	Appellant
(63) FPA-PMLA-117/HYD/2010
M/s. Dina Greenlands Pvt. Ltd.	…	Appellant
(64) FPA-PMLA-123/HYD/2010
M/s. Indrayani Greenfields Pvt. Ltd.	…	Appellant
(65) FPA-PMLA-125/HYD/2010
M/s. Ayurda Greenfields Pvt. Ltd.	…	Appellant
(66) FPA-PMLA-78/HYD/2011
M/s. Kabani Green Lands Pvt. Ltd.	…	Appellant
(67) FPA-PMLA-80/HYD/2011
M/s. Vina Greenfields Pvt. Ltd.	…	Appellant
(68) FPA-PMLA-85/HYD/2011
M/s. Aryaka Agro Farms Pvt. Ltd.	…	Appellant
(69) FPA-PMLA-90/HYD/2011
M/s. Rangeet Agro Pvt. Ltd.	…	Appellant
(70) FPA-PMLA-96/HYD/2011
M/s. Inderasena Agro Farms Pvt. Ltd.	…	Appellant
(71) MP-PMLA-4100/HYD/2017 (U/s 35)
FPA-PMLA-1189/HYD/2016
M/s. Bhama Agro Farms Pvt. Ltd.	…	Appellant
(72) FPA-PMLA-236/HYD/2011
M/s. Ghagra Green Lands Pvt. Ltd.	…	Appellant
(73) FPA-PMLA-237/HYD/2011
M/s. Pahuj Agro Farms Pvt. Ltd.	…	Appellant
(74) FPA-PMLA-238/HYD/2011
M/s. Satadru Greenlands Pvt. Ltd.	…	Appellant

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FPA-PMLA-42-44/HYD/2010, FPA-PMLA-102/HYD/2010, FPA-PMLA-104-111/HYD/2010, FPA-PMLA-113-120/HYD/2010, FPA-PMLA-123-131/HYD/2010, FPA-PMLA-72/HYD/2011, FPA-PMLA-77-101/HYD/2011, FPA-PMLA-207-228/HYD/2011, FPA-PMLA-231-268/HYD/2011, FPA-PMLA-270-277/HYD/2011, FPA-PMLA-1189/HYD/2016 & FPA-PMLA-1207/HYD/2016

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(75) FPA-PMLA-239/HYD/2011 M/s. Panchaganga Green Lands Pvt. Ltd.	…	Appellant
(76) FPA-PMLA-240/HYD/2011
M/s. Siseri Agro Farms Pvt. Ltd.	…	Appellant
(77) FPA-PMLA-241/HYD/2011
M/s. Vaitarna Agro Farms Pvt. Ltd.	…	Appellant
(78) FPA-PMLA-242/HYD/2011
M/s. Karanja Agro Farm Pvt. Ltd.	…	Appellant
(79) FPA-PMLA-243/HYD/2011
M/s. Arunavati Greenfields (P) Ltd.	…	Appellant
(80) FPA-PMLA-244/HYD/2011
M/s. Pampa Green Lands Pvt. Ltd.	…	Appellant
(81) FPA-PMLA-245/HYD/2011
M/s. Tansa Greenlands (P) Ltd.	…	Appellant
(82) MP-PMLA-4096/HYD/2017 (U/s 35)
FPA-PMLA-246/HYD/2011
M/s. Rushyamooka Agro Pvt. Ltd.	…	Appellant
(83) MP-PMLA-4097/HYD/2017 (U/s 35)
FPA-PMLA-247/HYD/2011
M/s. Terna Greenlands Pvt. Ltd.	…	Appellant
(84) FPA-PMLA-248/HYD/2011
M/s. Indravati Greenlands Pvt. Ltd.	…	Appellant
(85) FPA-PMLA-249/HYD/2011
M/s. Manjeera Greenfields Pvt. Ltd.	…	Appellant
(86) FPA-PMLA-250/HYD/2011
M/s. Kumbi Greenlands Pvt. Ltd.	…	Appellant
(87) FPA-PMLA-251/HYD/2011
M/s. Suvarnarekha Greenfields Pvt.Ltd.	…	Appellant
(88) FPA-PMLA-252/HYD/2011
M/s. Beas Greenfields Pvt. Ltd.	…	Appellant
(89) FPA-PMLA-253/HYD/2011
M/s. Sirumala Greenfields Pvt. Ltd.	…	Appellant
(90) MP-PMLA-4098/HYD/2017 (U/s 35)
FPA-PMLA-254/HYD/2011
M/s. Sisiragiri Agro Farms Pvt. Ltd.	…	Appellant
(91) FPA-PMLA-255/HYD/2011
M/s. Anumati Agro Farms Pvt. Ltd.	…	Appellant
(92) FPA-PMLA-256/HYD/2011
M/s. Gandaki Agro Farms Pvt. Ltd.	…	Appellant
(93) MP-PMLA-4099/HYD/2017 (U/s 35) FPA-PMLA-257/HYD/2011

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FPA-PMLA-42-44/HYD/2010, FPA-PMLA-102/HYD/2010, FPA-PMLA-104-111/HYD/2010, FPA-PMLA-113-120/HYD/2010, FPA-PMLA-123-131/HYD/2010, FPA-PMLA-72/HYD/2011, FPA-PMLA-77-101/HYD/2011, FPA-PMLA-207-228/HYD/2011, FPA-PMLA-231-268/HYD/2011, FPA-PMLA-270-277/HYD/2011, FPA-PMLA-1189/HYD/2016 & FPA-PMLA-1207/HYD/2016

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M/s. Kanjal Greenlands Pvt. Ltd.	…	Appellant
(94) FPA-PMLA-258/HYD/2011
M/s. Hoogli Greenlands Pvt. Ltd.	…	Appellant
(95) FPA-PMLA-259/HYD/2011
M/s. Dhasan Agro Pvt. Ltd.	…	Appellant
(96) FPA-PMLA-261/HYD/2011
M/s. Potara Agro Farms Pvt. Ltd.	…	Appellant
(97) FPA-PMLA-260/HYD/2011
M/s. Subhansiri Agro Farms Pvt. Ltd.	…	Appellant
(98) FPA-PMLA-262/HYD/2011
M/s. Budhi Agro Farms Pvt. Ltd.	…	Appellant
(99) FPA-PMLA-263/HYD/2011
M/s. Vedavathi Agro Farms Pvt. Ltd.	…	Appellant
(100) FPA-PMLA-264/HYD/2011
M/s. Mudhumala Agro Farms Pvt. Ltd.	…	Appellant
(101) FPA-PMLA-265/HYD/2011
M/s. Sahyadri Greenlands Pvt. Ltd.	…	Appellant
(102) FPA-PMLA-266/HYD/2011
M/s. Kolab Agro Farms Pvt. Ltd.	…	Appellant
(103) FPA-PMLA-267/HYD/2011
M/s. Vaishno Greenfields Pvt. Ltd.	…	Appellant
(104) FPA-PMLA-268/HYD/2011 M/s. Vaigai Greenfields Pvt. Ltd.	…	Appellant
(105) FPA-PMLA-101/HYD/2011
M/s. Bhagiradhi Greenfields Pvt. Ltd.	…	Appellant
(106) FPA-PMLA-1207/HYD/2016 M/s. Amaravathi Greenlands Pvt. Ltd.	…	Appellant
(107) FPA-PMLA-232/HYD/2011 M/s. Vamadeva Greenlands Pvt. Ltd.	…	Appellant
(108) FPA-PMLA-233/HYD/2011
M/s. SRSR Advisory Services Pvt. Ltd.	…	Appellant
(109) FPA-PMLA-234/HYD/2011
M/s. Pavitravathi Greenfields Pvt. Ltd.	…	Appellant
(110) FPA-PMLA-235/HYD/2011
M/s. Narayandri Greenfields Pvt. Ltd.	…	Appellant
(111) FPA-PMLA-270/HYD/2011
Mr. K. Murali Mohan Verma	…	Appellant
(112) MP-PMLA-4317/HYD/2018 (U/S 35)
FPA-PMLA-272/HYD/2011 Shri M. Suresh	…	Appellant

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FPA-PMLA-42-44/HYD/2010, FPA-PMLA-102/HYD/2010, FPA-PMLA-104-111/HYD/2010, FPA-PMLA-113-120/HYD/2010, FPA-PMLA-123-131/HYD/2010, FPA-PMLA-72/HYD/2011, FPA-PMLA-77-101/HYD/2011, FPA-PMLA-207-228/HYD/2011, FPA-PMLA-231-268/HYD/2011, FPA-PMLA-270-277/HYD/2011, FPA-PMLA-1189/HYD/2016 & FPA-PMLA-1207/HYD/2016

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(113) FPA-PMLA-275/HYD/2011 Mr. M. Hari Prasada Raju	…	Appellant
(114) FPA-PMLA-276/HYD/2011
Shri D. Srinivasa Raju	…	Appellant
(115) MP-PMLA-1128/HYD/2014 (COD)
FPA-PMLA-102/HYD/2010
B. Suryanarayana Raju	…	Appellant
(116) FPA-PMLA-274/HYD/2011
Sh. Ramachandra Raju	…	Appellant
(117) FPA-PMLA-211/HYD/2011
K. V. V. Krishnam Raju	…	Appellant
(118) FPA-PMLA-106/HYD/2010
M/s. Aprajita Agro Pvt. Ltd.	…	Appellant
(119) FPA-PMLA-119/HYD/2010
M/s. Kapra Green Fields Pvt. Ltd.	…	Appellant
(120) FPA-PMLA-124/HYD/2010
M/s. Nagagiri Agro Farm Pvt. Ltd.	…	Appellant
(121) FPA-PMLA-128/HYD/2010
M/s. Indrakeeladri Agro Farms Pvt. Ltd.	…	Appellant
(122) FPA-PMLA-130/HYD/2010
M/s. Kalimbi Greenlands Pvt. Ltd.	…	Appellant
(123) FPA-PMLA-81/HYD/2011
M/s. Shivroy Agro Farms Pvt. Ltd.	…	Appellant
(124) FPA-PMLA-92/HYD/2011
M/s. Shivalik Greenlands Pvt. Ltd.	…	Appellant
(125) FPA-PMLA-93/HYD/2011
Warna Greenlands Pvt. Ltd.	…	Appellant
Versus
The Deputy Director
Directorate of Enforcement, Hyderabad	…	Respondent

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Advocates/Authorized Representatives who appeared

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For the Appellants	:	None
For the Respondent (ED)	:	None

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FPA-PMLA-42-44/HYD/2010, FPA-PMLA-102/HYD/2010, FPA-PMLA-104-111/HYD/2010, FPA-PMLA-113-120/HYD/2010, FPA-PMLA-123-131/HYD/2010, FPA-PMLA-72/HYD/2011, FPA-PMLA-77-101/HYD/2011, FPA-PMLA-207-228/HYD/2011, FPA-PMLA-231-268/HYD/2011, FPA-PMLA-270-277/HYD/2011, FPA-PMLA-1189/HYD/2016 & FPA-PMLA-1207/HYD/2016

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CORAM SHRI G. C. MISHRA : ACTING CHAIRMAN

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ORDER 27.05.2020

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FPA-PMLA-42-44/HYD/2010, FPA-PMLA-102/HYD/2010, FPA-PMLA104-111/HYD/2010, FPA-PMLA-113-120/HYD/2010, FPA-PMLA-123 -131/HYD/2010, FPA-PMLA-72/HYD/2011, FPA-PMLA-77-101/HYD/ 2011, FPA-PMLA-207-228/HYD/2011, FPA-PMLA-231-268/HYD/ 2011, FPA-PMLA-270-277/HYD/2011, FPA-PMLA-1189/HYD/2016 & FPA-PMLA-1207/HYD/2016

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It is noticed that in some of the batch matters Mr. Vikas Garg, Advocate has been appearing on behalf of the respondent/ED. The application for placing the appeals before the Division Bench was heard on 16.12.2019 and the following order was passed in this regard:

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“Learned counsels for both the parties are present. The application to constitute the Division Bench to hear the instant appeals is heard. Parties have agreed to file short written synopsis on the issue alongwith the relied upon judgments. Let the same be filed within two weeks. The order will be passed on after receiving the aforesaid written synopsis. List the appeals on 27^th May, 2020.”

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The parties were agreed to file short written synopsis on the issue along with the relied upon judgments. The learned counsel for the appellants and Mr. Rajeev Awasthi, learned counsel for the respondent appearing in one batch of appeals have filed their written synopsis in this regard. The short written synopsis from the side of Mr. Vikas Garg, learned counsel for the respondent is still awaited. Mr. Vikas Garg to comply the direction in order dated 16.12.2019, by the next date i.e. 16.10.2020 with an advance copy to be served on the other side.

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List the appeals on 16^th October, 2020.

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(G. C. Mishra) Acting Chairman

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New Delhi, 27^th May, 2020

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‘AS’

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FPA-PMLA-42-44/HYD/2010, FPA-PMLA-102/HYD/2010, FPA-PMLA-104-111/HYD/2010, FPA-PMLA-113-120/HYD/2010, FPA-PMLA-123-131/HYD/2010, FPA-PMLA-72/HYD/2011, FPA-PMLA-77-101/HYD/2011, FPA-PMLA-207-228/HYD/2011, FPA-PMLA-231-268/HYD/2011, FPA-PMLA-270-277/HYD/2011, FPA-PMLA-1189/HYD/2016 & FPA-PMLA-1207/HYD/2016

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FPA-PMLA-83/HYD/2011 of M/s. Dharagiri Agro Farms Pvt. Ltd. v/s The Deputy Director Directorate of Enforcement, Hyderabad

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