Who Is IAS K. Kannababu? 2006-Batch Andhra Pradesh Officer Takes Charge as TTD Specified Authority Member
The 2006-batch Andhra Pradesh cadre IAS officer took oath as a member of the three-member Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) Specified Authority on November 7, 2026. The authority will oversee the temple administration until a new Trust Board is constituted or for one year, whichever is earlier.
Tirumala: Senior IAS officer K. Kannababu took oath as a member of the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) Specified Authority on November 7, 2026, at the revered Sri Venkateswara Temple in Tirumala, Andhra Pradesh.
Kannababu, who is currently serving as Secretary to the Andhra Pradesh government’s Revenue (Endowments) Department under Full Additional Charge (FAC), was administered the oath of office and secrecy by TTD Additional Executive Officer Ch. Venkaiah Chowdary.
The oath-taking ceremony was held at the Bangaru Vakili inside the Srivari Temple. Following the ceremony, Vedic scholars performed Veda Ashirvachanam for the officer at the Ranganayakula Mandapam.
His appointment makes him part of the three-member Specified Authority constituted by the Andhra Pradesh government to exercise the powers and discharge the functions of the TTD Trust Board until a new board is appointed or the prescribed tenure expires.
Who Is IAS K. Kannababu?
K. Kannababu is a 2006-batch Indian Administrative Service officer of the Andhra Pradesh cadre who entered the IAS through promotion from the State Civil Service (SCS).
He holds an M.Tech degree in Industrial Engineering and has built an extensive administrative career across several important departments of the Andhra Pradesh government.
Over the years, he has handled responsibilities in municipal administration, rural development, fisheries, disaster management, tourism, civil supplies and revenue administration. His experience across these sectors has placed him in several significant administrative positions in the state.
Key Administrative Assignments Held by K. Kannababu
Some of his notable assignments include:
Joint Collector, Kurnool: He served in the district administration during the earlier phase of his administrative career.
Commissioner, Guntur Municipal Corporation: He held the position in January 2015.
Commissioner and Director, Municipal Administration: He served in this capacity from July 2015 to June 2019, overseeing important aspects of urban local body administration.
Special Commissioner, Disaster Management: He also held responsibilities as Ex-Officio Additional Secretary to the Revenue Department.
Secretary, Andhra Pradesh State Election Commission: He was appointed to the position in January 2021.
Managing Director, Andhra Pradesh Tourism Development Corporation: He also held additional responsibility as Chief Executive Officer of the Andhra Pradesh Tourism Authority.
Commissioner, Fisheries: He assumed charge in April 2022.
Commissioner, Andhra Pradesh Capital Region Development Authority (APCRDA): He was appointed to the position in January 2025.
Commissioner, Civil Supplies: From March 2026, he also served as Executive Secretary to the Government in the Consumer Affairs, Food and Civil Supplies Department.
In July 2026, Kannababu was entrusted with the Full Additional Charge of Secretary to the Government in the Revenue (Endowments) Department. He was holding this responsibility when he was appointed to the TTD Specified Authority.
What Is the TTD Specified Authority?
The Andhra Pradesh government constituted a three-member Specified Authority through G.O. Ms. No. 658, dated November 2, 2026, under Section 137 of the Andhra Pradesh Charitable and Hindu Religious Institutions and Endowments Act, 1987. The decision followed the completion of the tenure of the previous TTD Trust Board on October 31, 2026.
The newly constituted authority has been entrusted with exercising the powers and performing the functions of the TTD Trust Board for a period of one year or until a new Trust Board is constituted, whichever is earlier.
The three-member authority comprises:
Muddada Ravichandra (IAS: 1996: Andhra Pradesh): Chairman and Executive Officer, TTD.
V. Vinay Chand (IAS: 2008: Andhra Pradesh): Member and Secretary, Finance Department, Andhra Pradesh government.
K. Kannababu (IAS: 2006: Andhra Pradesh): Member and Secretary, Revenue (Endowments) Department, Andhra Pradesh government, under Full Additional Charge.
The arrangement is intended to ensure continuity in the administration and management of the prominent Hindu religious institution during the transition between Trust Boards.
What Did K. Kannababu Say About His New Responsibility?
Following the oath-taking ceremony, Kannababu described his appointment as an opportunity and a blessing to serve Sri Venkateswara Swamy.
He expressed gratitude for the confidence placed in him by Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu, who appointed him to the Specified Authority.
He also stated that he would discharge his responsibilities under the leadership of the authority’s chairman, with a focus on preserving and promoting the religious heritage and spiritual significance of the Srivari Temple.
The ceremony was attended by TTD Additional Executive Officer Ch. Venkaiah Chowdary, Srivari Temple Deputy Executive Officer Bhaskar, Board Cell Deputy Executive Officer Prashanti and other officials.
