Two panchayat officials suspended in Munnar for financial malpractices
Two panchayat officials in Munnar have been suspended due to serious financial malpractices uncovered during an inspection. The officials, G.P. Udayakumar and Manish Dev, were found to have engaged in irregularities related to project execution, including a fraudulent beneficiary list for laptop distribution. The investigation revealed significant financial losses to the panchayat and misappropriation of funds intended for specific community categories.
- ▪The suspended officials are Munnar panchayat secretary G.P. Udayakumar and assistant secretary Manish Dev.
- ▪An inspection revealed severe irregularities in project execution, including a fraudulent beneficiary list for laptop distribution.
- ▪The officials caused a loss of ₹15,66,085 to the panchayat due to non-procedural procurement.
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Local Self Government Department (LSGD) Principal Director H. Dineshan on Saturday suspended two panchayat officials after serious lapses in project implementation were uncovered in Munnar panchayat. The suspended officials have been identified as Munnar panchayat secretary G.P. Udayakumar and assistant secretary Manish Dev. The suspensions followed an inspection conducted by the LSGD Joint Director, which was initiated based on a complaint filed by Munnar residents Riyaz R. and Muhammed Ahraham. The inspection unearthed severe irregularities in the panchayat’s project execution. According to the suspension order, the secretary and assistant secretary engaged in serious malpractices regarding the renovation works of the panchayat-owned crematorium.
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