VIJAYAWADA: Former

is set to take over as

chairman.

Though chief minister Y S Jaganmohan Reddy had already finalised the appointment of Subba Reddy, the announcement was delayed as incumbent Putta Sudhakar Yadav had refused to quit the post.

With Yadav resigning on Wednesday, Subba Reddy's elevation now looks only a formality. As some board members are still continuing in their posts even after the regime change in the state, the government is planning to issue orders to dissolve the TTD board and appoint Subba Reddy as its new chairman. The orders are expected in the next three-four days.

"The chief minister is very clear on protecting the holiness of the temple and its premises," said Subba Reddy.