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Funds meant for road constructions misappropriated
Source: The Sangai Express
Chandel, November 23 2018:
Sulam Areas Chiefs Association (SACA) has alleged that a special contractor misappropriated about Rs 2 Crore in connection with the construction of Monsang Pantha to Thangkin road stretch, Thangkin to Khongjon and Khongjon to Vomku.
The association appealed the authority concerned to look into the matter for necessary appropriate action against the contractor and to construct proper roads for the welfare of the local populace.
The association alleged that the said contractor swindled about Rs 2 crore without initiating any tangible work on the ground.
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After representatives of SACA along with the media persons inspected the road site, Chairman of SACA R Anganingden said that the road construction work from Mongsang Pantha to NH-102 Tengnoupal and road from Thangkin to BRTF (15 Km) started under SPA 2013-14 totalling 20 Km, through a special contractor.
The concerned department sanctioned Rs 1.5 crore for the road construction work under SPA 13-14, vide A/A No 42/39/2013-W, dated March 5, 2014, he alleged and added that the said contractor withdrew about Rs 2 crore from the department altogether.
The Chairman continued that the concerned authority should look into the matter and blacklist the said corrupt and unethical contractor and to take up necessary action to recover the total amount while adding that the work order should be handed over to an eligible contractor to improve the pathetic road condition.
Sulam Areas Chiefs Association also submitted a representation regarding the matter to the concerned Works Minister on August 23, 2018, however" their grievances have been brushed aside without taking up any action till date, added Chairman SACA.
Kalun Anal Executive Member ADC Chandel, Secretary SACA Thumngam and other members of SACA were also present in the inspection.
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