'Rs 20 lakh for devt work in CM's A/C misappropriated'
Source: Hueiyen News Service
Imphal, May 09 2014 :
Social Service and Welfare Association (SSWA), Thoubal Wangmataba has alleged misappropriation of Rs.20 lakh meant for the construction of drainage under MAHUD in Chief Minister Okram Ibobi's own Thoubal Assembly Constituency.
The drainage in question was to be constructed at Thoubal Wangmataba near Sofia English School under MAHUD.
The sanctioned amount for the said work was Rs.20 lakh.
However, the contractors have allegedly withdrawn the whole amount of Rs.20 lakh without actually executing the work.
The members of SSWA and locals of Thoubal Wangtaba today inspected the worksite in question along with media persons.
Talking to mediapersons on the sideline of the inspection, Finance Secretary of SSWA AK Pritam said that Thoubal Wangtaba is located in the heart of Thoubal Municipal Council Ward No.1, but not much of development works have been taken up in the locality.
In the midst of such underdevelopment, some people have withdrawn a sum of Rs.20 lakh meant for the construction of drainage at Thoubal Wangmataba Sorok Makha near Sofia English School vide sanction order no.6/7/2012 of MAHUD without actually executing the work.
It is really unfortunate for the State authorities to allow misappropriation of public money by some people.
The locals of Thouba Wangmataba are extremely disappointed with such step-motherly treatment and want the local MLA to look into this matter, Pritam said.
Meanwhile, the locals have resolved to send a representation to the local MLA regarding fraudulent withdrawal of Rs.20 lakh meant for the construction of drainage, and implementation of necessary development works in the locality.
They have also decided to launch intense agitations if their demands are not translated into action by the authorities concerned by May 25 this month.