The MP action on corruption drive has intensified in Madhya Pradesh’s Rewa district, where the District Panchayat administration has issued warrants against multiple former sarpanches and secretaries accused of misusing public funds. The action follows recovery notices linked to alleged irregularities in development works carried out under various panchayats.

Officials said strict steps have been taken after repeated notices were ignored and the recovery amount was not deposited. The case involves misappropriation of funds allocated for rural infrastructure projects, including roads, panchayat buildings and anganwadi centres.

Recovery and warrants issued

Under the ongoing MP action on corruption, the District Panchayat CEO Mahtab Singh Gurjar has issued warrants against former sarpanch Uma Singh and former secretary Lavkush Kumar Sharma of Budhiya village in Raipur Karchuliyan block. They are accused of misusing ₹1,42,175 allocated for PCC road and drain construction.

Similar action has been taken against former sarpanch Samaylal Saket and secretary Bhaiyalal Pandey of Janpad Gangew for alleged irregularities worth ₹4,22,103 in construction works including panchayat and anganwadi buildings.

Multiple panchayat cases

The MP action on corruption further covers several other cases across Rewa district. In Gram Panchayat Purwa, former sarpanch Sudha Soni and secretary Ashok Singh have been accused of failing to deposit ₹1,30,000 out of ₹9,07,830 sanctioned for drainage and road-related works.

In Gram Panchayat Dihia under Sirmaur block, warrants have been issued against former sarpanch Suresh Kumar Verma and secretary Kamlesh Singh for alleged misappropriation of ₹2,43,873 allocated for a secondary school building.

Officials said recovery proceedings were initiated after financial discrepancies were detected during audits of panchayat development works.

Custody and legal action

As part of the MP action on corruption, authorities have also directed police officials to execute warrants and take necessary custody actions where required. In one case, former sarpanch Auseri Kol and secretary Dhirendra Singh of Gram Panchayat Joginhai have been ordered to be sent to Central Jail for non-payment of recovery dues.

Officials said the legal process is being enforced strictly after failure to respond to multiple notices issued by the District Panchayat administration.

Suspension of secretary

In a related development under MP action on corruption, Gram Panchayat Secretary Umashankar Tiwari of Tyonthar block has been suspended with immediate effect. The action was taken after he failed to provide a satisfactory response to allegations raised during a public hearing complaint filed by Sarpanch Roshni Yadav.

During suspension, his headquarters will remain at the Janpad Panchayat office, and he will be eligible for subsistence allowance as per government rules.

Rewa MGNREGA Fraud: Farmer Builds Pond, Wage Sent to Anganwadi Worker

Fake Master Roll Case

A major MGNREGA scam has surfaced in Rewa district’s Gram Panchayat Ketha. A farmer built his own farm pond with his family’s labour. But the Panchayat Secretary allegedly prepared a fake master roll. Consequently, Rs 4,694 was credited to an Anganwadi worker’s account without any work.

CM Helpline Uncovers Fraud

The matter came to light after a complaint on the CM Helpline. The complainant, Shivam Dwivedi, alleged irregularity in wage payments. Officials said a probe team verified the documents and site records. Their findings confirmed a clear mismatch between actual workers and the payment list.

Family Did the Work

The sanctioned work was pond construction on Murli Patel’s farmland. Patel and his family members completed the entire excavation themselves. No external labourers were hired for the job. Villagers confirmed this fact during the inquiry. However, the Panchayat Secretary named Ramvati Saket, an Anganwadi worker, as a beneficiary.

Worker Admits No Involvement

During questioning, Ramvati Saket clearly stated she never worked at the site. She told the probe team she had no knowledge of the payment. Local residents also supported her claim. The investigation report noted that 18 days of fake wages were credited to her account.

Secretary’s Role Under Scanner

Officials said Panchayat Secretary Mahesh Patel approved the payment without verification. The rules mandate physical measurement and muster roll authentication before any disbursal. Sources indicated the secretary bypassed all these steps. His role is now termed “highly suspicious” in internal reports.

Recovery Recommended

The probe team has declared the entire amount recoverable from the responsible person. As per officials, the money was paid against a work that never employed the named worker. The CEO of Janpad Panchayat, Gangew, has forwarded the report to senior authorities. A final decision on disciplinary action is awaited.

What Next in the Case

Higher officials are reviewing the report for possible criminal proceedings. The district administration may also order a wider audit of MGNREGA works in the block. An India news update suggests action could include suspension and recovery from the secretary’s salary. Public interest in the case remains high as more villagers come forward with similar complaints. Trending news India today highlights such frauds as a threat to rural job guarantee schemes. According to latest news today, strict instructions have been sought from the state rural development department.