Archive · 10 Jun 2025
Criminal Action Planned for Panchayat President's Fund Misuse
A former leader in a small town in India is in trouble.
He is accused of using government money for things he shouldn't have.
The government says he didn't follow the rules when building a check dam and paying workers.
They say he made up fake documents to get the money.
Now, the government is going to file a police report, which means the former leader could be in bigger trouble.
The government will try to get the money back.
The former leader tried to explain what happened, but the government wasn't happy with his answer.
Former Ramapattinam panchayat president R. Ponnusamy faces criminal action.
He is accused of misusing funds from the MGNREGS and PMAY schemes.
The District Collector has ordered the AD of Panchayats to file a police complaint.
Ponnusamy failed to complete check dam construction after receiving funds.
He is accused of using forged documents to disburse funds and not obtaining proper approvals.
- Who
- R. Ponnusamy (former panchayat president) and the Coimbatore district administration.
- What
- Criminal proceedings against former panchayat president R. Ponnusamy.
- When
- Criminal complaint expected to be filed within the week.
- Where
- Coimbatore district, Tamil Nadu
- Why
- For alleged misuse of government funds.
Ponnusamy's Response
Government's Stance
Fund Misuse
Ponnusamy's Response
Ponnusamy's explanation for the alleged misuse was unsatisfactory.
Government's Stance
Ponnusamy is accused of misusing funds from MGNREGS and PMAY.
- Accused
- R. Ponnusamy
- Accused Position
- Former Ramapattinam panchayat president
- Location
- Coimbatore district, Tamil Nadu
- Schemes Involved
- MGNREGS, PMAY
- Funds Misused
- Rs 6.53 lakh (check dam) and Rs 5.57 lakh (wages/materials)
- Offenses
- Forgery of documents, lack of approvals