Friday, November 14, 2008

Body alleges fund misappropriation

IMPHAL, Nov 13: Alleging misappropriation of fund meant for implementation of State plan scheme for improvement of traditional method of jhum cultivation in the five hill districts, the Manipur Hill Areas Autonomous District Councils lodged a strong complaint urging for punitive action against the District Agriculture Officer concerned.

In its complaint addressed to the Chief Secretary, Commissioner (agri) and director (Agri), the Councils highlighted that the State Government had already released Rs 40.60 lakhs as first instalment for implementation of traditional method of jhum cultivation.

Further stating that the fund provision has been released to the DAOs concerned for executing the programme in their respective districts, the Council contended that not a single programme has been implemented which is indicative of the said amount being misused.

We therefore request you to kindly take an appropriate action against the DAOs concerned and book them under relevant law in public interest, the Councils’ appraisal to the State authorities mentioned.

Similar complaint has been lodged to the Commissioner (Vigilance) for initiation of appropriate punitive action against the DAOs of Charachandpur, Tamenglong, Chandel, Senapati and Ukhrul districts.

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