HC orders action on graft complaint against village head
Madurai:
recently directed the Tirunelveli district collector to conduct an inquiry and initiate appropriate action on a complaint alleging misappropriation of panchayat funds by S Vellammal, the president of Nochikulam village panchayat in Tirunelveli district.
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The court was hearing a public interest litigation filed by L Roslin Mercy.
A division bench of justice S M Subramaniam and justice A D Maria Clete observed that under provisions of the Tamil Nadu Panchayats Act, 1994, the district collector/inspector of panchayats is duty-bound to initiate appropriate action on receipt of any complaint regarding illegalities, financial irregularities, etc.
In view of the statutory obligations cast upon the collector, the court directed the collector to initiate all appropriate action on the complaint made by the petitioner. If necessary, the collector should conduct an appropriate enquiry by following the procedures as contemplated under the Acts and Rules, within 12 weeks, the judges directed and disposed of the petition.
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