(a) the details of findings of CAG on irregularities in allocation and spending of MP`s funds under Local Area Development Scheme.
(b) the measures being taken to prevent the lapses/misappropriation of funds; and
(c) the statement of amounts not spent against sitting MP`s as on date?
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 FOR THE DEPARTMENT
OF DISINVESTMENT. (SHRI ARUN SHOURIE)
a) C&AG report for the year ending March, 1997 pointed out
certain irregularities in execution of works under MPLADS.
These relate, inter-alia, to works executed by District
Collectors without recommendation of MPs, works executed on
the recommendation of MP`s representatives, execution of
works not covered under the Scheme.
(b) All the Chief Secretaries/Administrators of States and Union
Territories have been requested to examine the matter. In
addition, all the District Collectors have been instructed to
take necessary remedial steps.
(c) Under MPLAD Scheme, during the period 1993-2000(upto
31.10.2000) a sum of Rs.6594.90 crore has been released,
out of which Rs.3984.42 crore has been actually spent.
Detailed Information on unspent balance of sitting MPs is
available with the concerned district heads.