Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, October 01 2009:
The Khengjoy Block Chiefs' Association Chandel has accused Devesh Deval of embezzling lakhs of rupees during his stint as Chandel DC.
The fraudulent activities of the DC came to light only after his transfer, said a press release issued by the chiefs' association.
An amount of Rs 18,48,000 sanctioned to 48 beneficiaries of Indira Awaz Yojana (IAY) for construction of houses supposed to be implemented in the month of July disappeared without any trace.
It further alleged that the DC diverted NREGS fund to the tune of about Rs 80 lakhs thereby affecting payment of wages to the NREGS workers.
Fund meant for sustenance of poor villagers were diverted to construction works thereby robbing the poor villagers of their wages under NREGS.
Leikin dam near MR camp, water tank at Fire Brigade station at Chandel, land development at DC's quarters, DRDA office retaining wall and water tank at TD office gate or PWD office gate are some of the works executed with NREGS fund, it added.