MGNREGS fund swindled ?
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, March 06 2016:
A substantial amount of money meant for payment of two days' wages to MGNREGS job card holders of a large number of villages located within Saitu-Gamphazol block has been swindled.
Well placed sources informed that the money was withdrawn from SBI Kangpokpi branch although the village chiefs have their accounts in SBI Leimakhong branch.
The amount was withdrawn by one man belonging to a hill-based UG outfit in cahoot with officials of the particular SBI branch using only release order without cheques.
It is said that the village chiefs have already lodged a complaint with the Senapati DC.
The amount meant for payment of two days' wages and purchase of material components were withdrawn on February 17 this year.
The complaint further urged the Government authority to take up necessary legal actions against the culprits/offenders including registration of an FIR.