Rajendra has recommended to the government to initiate legal action against Uma Raghavendra, president of the Metriki Gram Panchayat in Sandur taluk for alleged misuse of power. Mr. Rajendra passed the orders based on a report submitted by Chief Planning Officer confirming misuse of power and swindling of funds. In addition, Ms. Uma Raghavendra had allotted houses to her own relatives twice in violation of the rules, it was found. Also, ₹ 79,802 funds allotted under the 14th Finance Scheme had been misused and vouchers for spending ₹ 19.15 lakh funds were not kept. Based on the report, he has recommended to the government to initiate action against Ms. Uma Raghavendra.

Source: The Hindu September 20, 2018 19:17 UTC