Udupi: GP officials booked for alleged misappropriation of Rs 4.54 lakh in house tax collections

The Udupi police have booked a group of Gram Panchayat (GP) staff for allegedly misappropriating Rs 4.54 lakh in house tax collections. The incident came to light during an audit of the GP's accounts. The police have registered a case under Section 409 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) against the GP staff for criminal breach of trust.

The GP staff were allegedly involved in misappropriating the house tax collections meant for the GP's development works. The police are investigating the matter and have seized the records of the GP's accounts. The incident has raised concerns about the transparency and accountability of the GP's financial dealings.

The police are yet to arrest the accused GP staff, but the incident has sent shockwaves in the district. The locals are demanding a thorough probe into the matter and action against the responsible officials. The GP officials have denied any wrongdoing, but the police are investigating the matter further.

Source: Google News – Udupi.