Other allegations include the thwarting of requests for a fair and independent probe into the charges as recommended by the erstwhile audit committee. “The discrepancies have been happening for eight to 10 years and only an independent probe will reveal the quantum of diversion," said the first person cited, requesting not to be named. We won’t know until an independent probe is done." Another allegation is that of non-maintenance of records of the use of APF kitchens for purposes other than government-sponsored mid-day meal programme by parties related to the non-profit. “If they (related parties) are using our (APF) kitchens and there are no records of it, it becomes theft," said the second person cited above.

Source: Mint November 20, 2020 06:45 UTC