Archive · 16 Sep 2026
Panchayat Leaders Face Action Over Alleged Fund Irregularities
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.
The district administration suspended the cheque powers of three sarpanches over alleged rule violations and fund irregularities.
The affected sarpanches represent Molachintalapally, Pentlavelli and Karukonda gram panchayats.
Authorities cited delays in clearing development-work bills and alleged misuse of official powers.
The sarpanch and deputy sarpanch of Ettam Gram Panchayat were suspended after an inquiry into complaints of fund misuse.
District officials directed elected representatives to follow rules and maintain transparency and accountability.
- Who
- District Collector Hemanta Keshav Patil, District Panchayat Officer Sriramulu and the affected panchayat representatives.
- What
- Administrative action was taken against several panchayat leaders over alleged rule violations, misuse of authority and irregularities in government-fund use.
- Where
- Nagar Kurnool district, involving panchayats in Kollapur, Pentlavelli, Bijinepally and Kodair mandals.
- Why
- Inquiries cited delayed bill clearance, alleged misuse of powers and complaints of fund misuse.
- 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.