Udupi GP staff booked for misappropriating Rs 4.54 lakh in house tax collections

A case has been registered against the staff members of the Padubidri Gram Panchayat in Udupi district for allegedly misappropriating Rs 4.54 lakh in house tax collections. The incident came to light during an audit conducted by the Udupi district administration. According to sources, the audit revealed that the GP staff had failed to deposit the collected house tax into the treasury, instead keeping it with themselves. Following the audit, the police have registered a case against the staff members under sections of cheating and misappropriation of funds. The Udupi district administration has assured that a thorough investigation will be conducted and those found guilty will be punished. The incident has raised concerns about the transparency and accountability of the Gram Panchayat staff in Udupi district.

The Udupi district administration has taken the incident seriously and has assured that a thorough investigation will be conducted. The administration has also ordered an inquiry into the matter to identify the extent of the misappropriation and the individuals involved. The incident highlights the need for greater transparency and accountability in the functioning of the Gram Panchayats in Udupi district. The Udupi district administration has also appealed to the public to come forward with any information regarding the incident.

The police have registered a case against the staff members of the Padubidri Gram Panchayat under sections of cheating and misappropriation of funds. The incident has raised concerns about the transparency and accountability of the Gram Panchayat staff in Udupi district. The Udupi district administration has assured that a thorough investigation will be conducted and those found guilty will be punished. Source: Google News – Udupi.