In the name of maintenance and repair of a single tap, Rs 5.55 lakh was withdrawn in two years.
Jalaluddin Nagar Pura Bazaar Gram Sabha issue
The whole market. A big scam has come to light in Jalaluddin Nagar Pura Bazar Gram Sabha of development block Pura Bazar. According to the documents uploaded on the government portal, about Rs 5,55,604 have been withdrawn in the last two years under the Rebor India Marka to Tap scheme. This amount was withdrawn in the name of maintenance and repair of a single tap, due to which both the local people and officials are surprised.
The photographs and withdrawal records uploaded on the portal revealed that it is impossible to withdraw such a huge amount in the name of maintenance of a single tap. When the villagers paid attention to this matter, they found that the condition of the tap remained the same. As soon as the matter came to light, anger spread among the villagers. The head and the village secretary are being accused of collusion.
Rebor India Marka to Tap Scheme aims to ensure supply of clean drinking water in rural areas. Under this, taps are installed in every Gram Sabha and their regular maintenance is ensured. Block Development Officer Pura Anurag Singh said in this matter that this entire incident is being investigated. Whoever is found guilty, strict action will be taken against him.
This is how corruption was done
According to experts and mechanics, repair of hand pump usually requires materials like glass, washer, rebar, chain, and handle, which costs around Rs 7200. If the wages of mechanic and labor are added, this expense goes up to around Rs 8500 to Rs 9000. However, around Rs 14,800 to Rs 19,500 is being paid per hand pump. The actual cost of rebar is around Rs 23,000 to Rs 25,000, while the payment for it ranges from Rs 85,000 to Rs 1.5 lakh.
JE admitted that there is rigging in rebar
Not only this, the materials damaged during rebar have to be deposited with the JE of Jal Nigam, but this is not done. JE himself believes that Rebor is being rigged as old materials are being used and only machines are being replaced.
