Fund misappropriation slur on Pradhan
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, August 23 2017:
Alleging misappropriation of fund by Pradhan of Khurkhul Gram Panchayat in the name of implementing development works, residents of the Gram Panchayat urged the concerned authority to take appropriate action against the Pradhan for his misconduct .
Addressing media persons in this regard at Manipur Press Club here today, Heikham Gaurahari, a resident of Khurukhul Makha Leikai said that an RTI was filed by one of the locals Khangembam Hera on July 17 last seeking information of the withdrawal of fund by Pradhan of the GP, Khangembam Dhanapati from 2012 to 2017 for taking up development works under 13th Finance Commission .
He said that the concerned official provided the information only for two years from 2012 to 2014 .
He claimed that the Pradhan withdrawn a sum of Rs 6,42,469 in the name of constructing two community ponds at the residential premises of Phuritsabam Ingenjao and Heikham Tolumu @ Tomchou .
The community ponds were constructed with a certain amount of fund contributed by locals, he contended .
He also alleged that the Pradhan withdrawn Rs 7,35,617 and Rs 7,35,503 in the name of constructing a waste tank and lighting street lamp respectively .
He drew the attention of the concerned authority to intervene into the misappropriation of fund by the Pradhan and initiate action against her.