Vigilance raids Panchayat Dherrian, seizes records

The officers found glaring mistakes and indications of misappropriation, double withdrawal, fake bills and mismanagement of funds.

JAMMU: A joint team deputed by District Vigilance Officer today inspected and seized records in Dherrian Panchayat of CD Block Doongi in Rajouri after a specific complaint was received regarding bungling by panchayat members during last four years.
During day long inspection of records, the officers found glaring mistakes and indications of misappropriation, double withdrawal, fake bills and mismanagement of funds. In some instances, different cash books were maintained for one account.
The vigilance team seized entire records, including contingent register, cash book, invoice pads, 14th FC grants, works files and other important documents pertaining to last 3-4 years.
Vigilance team examined and received signatures of ex-Sarpanch Mohd Reyaz, Ex-chairman Gyan Singh, Ex Panchs Som Raj, Nazir Hussain and Abdul Khaliq, VLW Utish Ashok and Senior Assistant Mohd Akbar.
Pertinently under devolution of powers funds are directly provided to panchayats for formulation and implementation of development plans through Gram Sabha. A team has been constituted to scrutinise the entire record and inspect field works in wake of fraudulent and double drawls done by Sarpanch of Panchayat Halqa and misappropriation of funds.