(a) whether utility certificates of Non-Government
Organisations (NGOs) to whom grants are given for Hindi Prachar
have been fully scrutinised;
(b) whether complaints have been received regarding mis-
utilisation of funds by these NGOs;
(c) if so, the details thereof, state-wise; and
(d) the action proposed to be taken to prevent mis-utilisation
of funds and ensure proper propagation of Hindi?
THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCE
DEVELOPMENT
(SMT. SUMITRA MAHAJAN)
(a) Yes, under the scheme of financial assistance to voluntary
organisations for the promotion of Hindi, the accounts and
utilisation certificates that are received from NGOs, duly
audited by a Chartered Accountant, are also scrutinised by the
Central Hindi Directorate.
(b) Yes.
(c) A statement is annexed.
(d)
(i) Complaints are investigated by the machinery of the
Central Hindi Directorate and adequate vigilance maintained.
(ii) Further, a copy of the sanction letter releasing the
grant to the NGOs is always endorsed to the State Government so
that it can keep a watch over the activities of the NGO.
(iii) Under the provisions of the Scheme, if any
complaint of mis-appropriation of Government funds is
established, the grant amount can be recovered from the NGO with
full interest.
ANNEXURE
STATEMENT REFERRED TO IN PART C OF THE LOK SABHA UNSTARRED
QUESTION NO.1422 FOR 28.11.2000 ASKED BY SHRI Y.V. RAO REGARDING
“GRANT TO NGO FOR PROPAGATION OF HINDIâ€
I) Andhra Pradesh:-Dakshin Bharat Hindi Prachar Sabha ( Head
Office Chennai, Andhra Pradesh Branch):
A) A complaint was received from one Shri B. Satish Kumar
regarding mis-appropriation of government grant. However,
when the complaint was subsequently investigated officially,
it was found to be totally unsubstantiated.
B) Another person, one Shri Md. Gouse filed a complaint in the
Hon’ble High Court of Andhra Pradesh against Dakshin Bharat
Hindi Prachar Sabha, Hyderabad for demanding Rs. 25,000/- as
donation money from him, but his complaint was summarily
dismissed by the Hon’ble High Court.
C) A third person named Shri N.V. Prasad of Andhra Pradesh also
levelled a donation charge against the NGO which is being
investigated by the Vigilance Officer of the Central Hindi
Directorate at present.
ii) Kerala:- A complaint was lodged by one Secretary, Hindi
Pracharak Welfare Organisation, Trivandrum, Kerala against the
following four NGOs for misappropriation of Government funds:-
1) Hindi vidyapeeth, Trivandrum;
2) Gandhi Smarak Gram Seva Kendram, S.L.Puram, Kerala;
3) Hindi Prachar Kendra, Kodungallor, Kerala;
4) Gandhi Smarak Hindi Prachar Mandal, Aeeripatt, Kerala,
However, when the complaint was investigated officially, it
was also found to be totally baseless.
Delhi
iii) Akhil Bhartiya Hindi Sanstha Sangh:-
A complaint was made by Ms. B.S. Shanta Bai, ex-Secretary of
the Sangh against the Sangh for the mis-utilisation of government
grants. A committee was formed by the Sangh to enquiry into
the allegation. It has subsequently been disposed off.
iv) Rajasthan:
Jaipur Hindi Prachar Prasar Santhan, Jaipur:-
A complaint was lodged by one Shri Surendra Saxena,
Secretary, Rajasthan Hindi Sewa Sansthan, Jaipur against the NGO
for the misutilisation of Government funds. However, the
complaint ,when investigated by the Central Hindi Directorate,
was found to be totally baseless.