Panchayat staffers suspended for Rs 38L MGNREGS fraud

Kandhamal district administration has suspended an additional data entry operator and a panchayat executive officer for allegedly misappropriating Rs 38 lakh meant for MGNREGS projects. Investigations revealed payments were made without project execution. The collector is seeking action against engineers and others involved, with a fortnight deadline for fund recovery.

Panchayat staffers suspended for Rs 38L MGNREGS fraud
Kandhamal district administration has suspended an additional data entry operator and a panchayat executive officer for allegedly misappropriating Rs 38 lakh meant for MGNREGS projects. Investigations revealed payments were made without project execution. The collector is seeking action against engineers and others involved, with a fortnight deadline for fund recovery.