Irregularities in NREGA works and muster roll maintenance have come to light in Gothra Tagelan gram panchayat of Dhod panchayat samiti in Sikar district. Taking action in the matter, Sikar Zilla Parishad Ombudsman Hariram has issued orders to impose a total penalty of ₹5,500 on three personnel.
According to the ombudsman, upon reviewing the files and documents, facts were found regarding the gram vikas adhikari and junior assistant committing irregularities in the muster roll, failing to get the signatures of the person taking attendance in the designated columns, and tampering with the muster roll. Additionally, not a single day of worksite inspection was conducted by the gram vikas adhikari and junior technical assistant during the entire fortnight, and compliance with Para 8 (IV) was also not ensured.
Who has been fined how much
- Penalty of ₹2500 on Gram Vikas Adhikari Jagdish Balai
- Penalty of ₹2500 on Junior Assistant Alka Rolan
- Penalty of ₹500 on Junior Technical Assistant Ashok Kumar Jakhar (Panchayat Samiti Dhod)
The programme officer and development officer of Panchayat Samiti Dhod have been instructed to recover the penalty amount from the concerned personnel. Following this, a compliance report along with vouchers must be submitted within 20 days.