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Panchayat Leaders Face Action Over Alleged Fund Irregularities

Panchayat Leaders Face Action Over Alleged Fund Irregularities
Action taken against panchayat leaders over fund irregularities · thehansindia.com

The district administration investigated several village council leaders.

Officials said some leaders may have broken rules or mishandled government money.

The cheque-signing powers of three sarpanches were stopped.

These sarpanches lead councils in Molachintalapally, Pentlavelli and Karukonda.

Officials said bills for development work were not cleared on time.

They also alleged that some leaders misused their authority.

The sarpanch and deputy sarpanch of Ettam Gram Panchayat were suspended after an inquiry.

Officials told all elected representatives to handle public money carefully and transparently.

Key facts

Authority
District Collector Hemanta Keshav Patil ordered the action.
Cheque powers restricted
Sarpanches of Molachintalapally, Pentlavelli and Karukonda had their cheque powers banned.
Reported irregularities
Authorities cited delays in clearing development-work bills and alleged misuse of powers.
Suspensions
The sarpanch and deputy sarpanch of Ettam Gram Panchayat were suspended.
Prior procedure
Show-cause notices had earlier been issued to the Ettam representatives.
Official direction
Elected representatives were told to follow rules and ensure transparency and accountability.

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