Archive · 20 Aug 2026
Former Sarpanch, Secretary Booked Over Alleged Panchayat Fund Misuse
Investigators say officials at Bank Gram Panchayat may have used government money improperly.
The people accused are former secretary Prahlad Neel, former sarpanch Laxmibai Chauhan and Neel’s son, Dheeraj.
The panchayat allegedly hired Dheeraj’s vehicle for sanitation work.
Investigators say the vehicle was approved without tenders or competitive bids.
They also say the Gram Sabha did not give the required approval.
The arrangement allegedly gave Dheeraj an unfair financial benefit.
A case has been registered under corruption laws and the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita.
The investigation is still continuing, and the allegations have not been proven in court.
The Lokayukta’s Special Police Establishment in Indore registered a case against three people.
The accused are former secretary Prahlad Neel, former sarpanch Laxmibai Chauhan and Dheeraj Neel.
Officials allegedly arranged for Dheeraj Neel’s vehicle to be hired for sanitation work.
Investigators said the hiring lacked tenders, competitive bids and mandatory Gram Sabha approval.
The case invokes corruption and Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita provisions, with further investigation underway.
- Who
- Former secretary Prahlad Neel, former sarpanch Laxmibai Chauhan and Dheeraj Neel, along with the Lokayukta’s Special Police Establishment.
- What
- A case was registered over the alleged misuse of panchayat funds to hire a vehicle linked to the former secretary’s son.
- When
- The articles do not specify when the alleged transactions or case registration occurred.
- Where
- Bank Gram Panchayat, investigated by the Lokayukta’s Indore unit in Madhya Pradesh.
- Why
- Investigators allege the vehicle was hired without required procurement and Gram Sabha approvals, creating an undue financial benefit for Dheeraj Neel.
- Investigating agency
- Lokayukta’s Special Police Establishment, Indore unit
- Accused
- Prahlad Neel, Laxmibai Chauhan and Dheeraj Neel
- Vehicle
- Vehicle number MP 10 G 1435
- Stated purpose
- Sanitation work for Bank Gram Panchayat
- Alleged procedural violations
- No tenders, competitive bids or mandatory Gram Sabha approval
- Laws cited
- Sections 13(1)(a) and 13(2) of the Prevention of Corruption Act, and Section 61(2) of the BNS
- Investigation status
- Further investigation is underway