Ch. D Tirumala Rao, a retired IPS officer, began his journey in the Indian Police Service at the young age of 25. He belongs to the 1989 batch and served in the Andhra Pradesh cadre. Over his distinguished career, he held several key positions, and before retirement, he was posted as the Director General of Police (DGP), Andhra Pradesh, heading the entire state police force.
Quick Facts About IPS Ch. D Tirumala Rao
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Ch. D Tirumala Rao |
| Service | Retired IPS Officer |
| Education | M.Sc. in Mathematics (Gold Medalist, Central University) |
| IPS ID No. | 19891049 |
| Home State | Andhra Pradesh |
| Birth Place | Devapuram, Guntur |
| Date of Birth | 16 January 1965 |
| Age (as of 2025) | 60 years |
| IPS Appointment Date | 20 August 1990 |
| Retirement Date | 31 January 2025 |
| Cadre | Andhra Pradesh |
| Batch | 1989 |
| Age When Joined IPS | 25 |
| Last Held Post | Director General of Police (DGP), Andhra Pradesh |
| Date of Appointment as DGP | 1 June 2021 |
| Police Medals Received | AUSP-2018, PPMDS-2015, ASSP-2004 |
| Family Background | Father was an officer in the Prohibition and Excise Department |
| Wife | Name not publicly available |
| Children | 2 |
Early Life and Education Of Ch. D Tirumala Rao IPS
Ch. D Tirumala Rao, a retired IPS officer, was born on 16 January 1965 in Devapuram, located in Guntur district, Andhra Pradesh. He is 60 years old as of 2025. Coming from a family with a public service background, his father worked in the Prohibition and Excise Department.
Tirumala Rao showed academic brilliance from an early age. He studied at the Municipal School in Krishna Nagar till Class V and then continued his schooling at Patibandla Seetharamaiah High School in Lakshmipuram, Guntur. He went on to earn a Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Mathematics from Central University, where he was awarded a gold medal. Before joining the IPS, he also served as a Mathematics lecturer at TJPS College, Guntur.
He is married and has two children, although his wife’s name is not publicly disclosed.
Career Highlights
After successfully clearing the UPSC Civil Services Examination, Ch. D Tirumala Rao was selected for the Indian Police Service (IPS) in the 1989 batch. He was allotted the Andhra Pradesh cadre and formally joined the service on 20 August 1990. At the time of his joining, he was just 25 years old, having already completed a strong academic foundation with a gold medal in Mathematics. His early success in the UPSC exam marked the beginning of a long and illustrious career in law enforcement and public administration.
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Ch. D Tirumala Rao began his illustrious policing career as the Additional Superintendent of Police (ASP) at Kamareddy. Over his 35 years of service, he held several high-profile positions, including Superintendent of Police (SP) in multiple districts, Deputy Inspector General (DIG), Inspector General of Police (IGP), and served in key agencies like the CID and CBI. He also worked as Police Commissioner and later as Managing Director of APSRTC, holding additional roles such as officio Chairman of the Andhra Pradesh Public Transport Department (APPTD) and Vice-Chairman. His final posting was as the Director General of Police (DGP) of Andhra Pradesh.
Throughout his service, he was honored with several prestigious police medals, including the Asadharan Seva Padak (ASSP) in 2004, President’s Police Medal for Distinguished Service (PPMDS) in 2015, and the Ati Utkrisht Seva Padak (AUSP) in 2018. He is scheduled to retire on 31 January 2025, concluding a remarkable career in Indian policing.
Subject: Complaint Regarding Misconduct by APSRTC Conductor and Denial of UPI Payment Option
Dear APSRTC Officials / Department of Transport, Government of Andhra Pradesh,
I am G. Rupesh, a resident of Visakhapatnam district. Today, 24th June 2025 at 15:55, I boarded an APSRTC bus from Visakhapatnam RTC Complex to Sheela Nagar, bearing the vehicle number AP31Z0126. I am also attaching the ticket copy for your reference.
To my disappointment, I faced extremely unprofessional and inappropriate behavior from the lady conductor on board. Despite my request to pay the fare via UPI (digital payment), I was categorically denied the option and was told to either pay in cash or get down from the bus. Her tone and conduct were rude, dismissive, and humiliating.
It is disheartening to note that such behavior is being displayed by public service employees. As citizens, we are encouraged by the Government of Andhra Pradesh to adopt digital transactions, and yet the ground-level implementation is far from aligned. This is not the first time I have experienced this issue — UPI payments are often refused without any valid reason, stating only that “UPI is not working.”
I strongly condemn such conduct, especially when it affects the rights and dignity of passengers. Public transport services must not only be accessible but also respectful and in tune with evolving payment norms.
I request the concerned authorities to:
Investigate the incident involving the conductor of bus AP31Z0126.
Take necessary disciplinary action and ensure training on digital payment protocols.
Reinforce APSRTC’s acceptance of UPI/digital payments across all services as per state and central guidelines.
Please treat this as a formal complaint in public interest. I will also be raising this matter with concerned officials via social media for wider awareness and action.
Sincerely,
G. Rupesh
విషయం: APSRTC కండక్టర్ అసభ్య ప్రవర్తన మరియు UPI చెల్లింపు నిరాకరణపై ఫిర్యాదు
గౌరవనీయులైన APSRTC అధికారులకు / ఆంధ్రప్రదేశ్ ప్రభుత్వ రవాణా శాఖకు,
నేను జి. రూపేష్, విశాఖపట్నం జిల్లా వాసిని. ఈ రోజు 24 జూన్ 2025, మధ్యాహ్నం 3:55 గంటలకు, నేను విశాఖపట్నం RTC కాంప్లెక్స్ నుండి శీలానగర్ వరకు ప్రయాణించాను. నా ప్రయాణం సాగిన బస్సు సంఖ్య AP31Z0126. దీనికి సంబంధించిన టికెట్ కాపీని కూడా ఈ ఫిర్యాదుకు జతచేస్తున్నాను.
ఈ ప్రయాణంలో ఒక మహిళా కండక్టర్ నాకు అసభ్యంగా, అవమానకరంగా ప్రవర్తించారు. నేను UPI (డిజిటల్ చెల్లింపు) ద్వారా టికెట్ ధర చెల్లించాలనగా, ఆమె అంగీకరించలేదు. ఆమె మాటల్లో తిడుతూ, “క్యాష్లో ఇవ్వలేకపోతే దిగిపోండి” అని చెప్పారు. ఇది నాకు తీవ్ర మనస్తాపాన్ని కలిగించింది.
ప్రభుత్వ ఉద్యోగులు ప్రజలకు సేవ చేయాల్సిన సమయంలో, ఇలా అసభ్యంగా ప్రవర్తించడం చాలా నిరాశాజనకం. ప్రభుత్వం ప్రజలకు డిజిటల్ చెల్లింపులను ప్రోత్సహిస్తూ ముందుకు పోతున్నప్పటికీ, గ్రౌండ్ లెవెల్లో ఇవి అమలవడంలేదు. ఇది నాకు మొదటి అనుభవం కాదు — పలు సందర్భాల్లో UPI చెల్లింపులు “పని చేయడం లేదు” అనే కారణంతో నిరాకరించడం జరుగుతుంది.
కనుక, ఈ ఘటనపై నేను తీవ్రంగా నిరసన వ్యక్తం చేస్తున్నాను. ప్రజలు ప్రయాణించే బస్సుల్లో కనీసం మర్యాద, సాంకేతిక పరిజ్ఞానం ఉండాలని ఆశించాలి.
దయచేసి నేను కింద చెప్పిన అంశాలపై చర్యలు తీసుకోవాలని కోరుతున్నాను:
బస్సు సంఖ్య AP31Z0126 లోని కండక్టర్ ప్రవర్తనపై విచారణ చేయాలి.
డిజిటల్ చెల్లింపులపై అవగాహన కల్పిస్తూ శిక్షణ ఇవ్వాలి.
APSRTC అన్ని సర్వీసుల్లో UPI వంటి డిజిటల్ చెల్లింపుల అంగీకరణను అమలు చేయాలని కోరుతున్నాను.
ఇది ప్రజా ప్రయోజనాన్ని గమనంలో ఉంచుకుని అధికారిక ఫిర్యాదుగా పరిగణించగలరు. త్వరలోనే ఈ విషయాన్ని సామాజిక మాధ్యమాల ద్వారా ప్రభుత్వ అధికారులకు కూడా తెలియజేస్తాను.
భక్తిపూర్వకంగా,
జి. రూపేష్