Question : MPLADS

a. Whether a number of cases have come to the notice of the Government regarding irregularities committed by the officers in the utilisation of funds under MPLADS during the last three years, State-wise; and
b. If so, the details thereof and the action taken by the Government against those guilty officers?

Answer given by the minister


MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF PLANNING, MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF STATISTICS AND PROGRAMME IMPLEMENTATION, MINISTER OF STATE FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE REFORMS AND PUBLIC GRIEVANCES IN THE MINISTRY OF PERSONNEL, PUBLIC GRIEVANCES AND PENSIONS AND MINISTER OF STATE OF THE DEPARTMENT OF DISINVESTMENT (SHRI ARUN SHOURIE)

(a) & (b) During the last three years, some instances of irregularities were brought to the notice of this Ministry. As and when such irregularities are brought to the notice of the Government, these are taken up with the concerned State Government for investigation and remedial measures.