Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Jan 25: Taking cognizance in a case of large-scale bunglings and misappropriation of Government funds by the officials of Irrigation and Flood Control Department in District Kishtwar, the State Vigilance Commission has directed the Vigilance Organization for registration of Preliminary Enquiry in the matter.
Earlier, a complaint was lodged by the inhabitants of village Tagood, Bungam Tehsil Mugalmaidan, through Sewa Ram, Sarpanch, Panchayat Halqa Tagood, in connection with misappropriation of Government funds, embezzlements and other gross irregularities committed by the officials of I&FC Department, District Kishtwar in execution of construction work of Canal from village Dunwar to Tagood, measuring about 5 kms, besides using of substandard material, huge amount has been drawn dishonestly by private contractors in connivance with the officials of the Department.
The SVC summoned the complainant, who produced documents and made certain assertions before the Commission which prima-facie disclosed that the officers/officials of I&FC Department have not only misused the Government funds meant for construction of the canal but have also inflicted huge loss to the State Exchequer.
The SVC, while looking into gravity of the allegations, has directed Vigilance Organization for registration of Preliminary Enquiry in the matter.
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