Chandigarh, 20 July
The Punjab Vigilance Bureau (VB) has registered a case against officials of the Municipal Council (MC) Nabha and a contractor for allegedly embezzling Rs 1.84 crore of public funds meant for the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY) scheme.
According to a VB spokesperson, a thorough investigation revealed that the accused had misappropriated the funds by creating fake bills for development works within a span of just six days in November 2018. Despite receiving funds for the ‘Housing for All’ scheme, no actual development work was carried out, and the money was siphoned off.
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The VB has registered a case against the accused under various sections of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) and the Prevention of Corruption Act. Further investigations are underway.
This development underscores the Punjab government’s commitment to rooting out corruption and ensuring that public funds are utilized for their intended purpose.
