Phulabani : On the allegation of bungling of government funds of over Rs.53 Lakhs,Vigilance sleuths has arrested Akrura Majhi,former Panchayat Extension Officer(PEO) of Saramuli Gram Panchayat in Daringbadi Block of Kandhamal district has been arrested today.Vigilance sources said,during verification Majhi,who is currently working in Daringibadi block office was found to have misappropriated Govt. funds to the tune of Rs. 53, 38, 809/- under 15 th CFC and 5th SFC by not executing developmental works of Saramuli GP during the period 31.10.23 to 18.11.2024, while he was working as PEO.Rather,Majhi has reflected execution of different works in the Cash Book and shown payment of total amount against the works done and thereby has misappropriated Rs.53,38,809/-causing huge loss to the Government.In this connection,Berhampur Vigilance PS Case No 8/18.6.2025 U/s 13(2)r/w13(1)PC (Amendment), Act, 2018/316(5)/BNS has been registered against Majhi,who has been forwarded today to the court of Special Vigilance Judge at Phulbani.Further investigation is underway said the vigilance sources.
