Fund irregularities: LSGD to inspect 21 Grade-I municipalities across state

WITH THE government planning a vigilance inquiry into the allegations of fund misappropriation in Kottayam municipality, the local self-government department has decided to check whether similar irregularities exist in other municipalities in the state.

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LSGD director S Sambasiva Rao has issued an order assigning a special audit team to conduct inspection in 21 Grade-I municipalities across the state. The audit teams, led by internal vigilance officers, are scheduled to conduct inspections from February 20 to 28, following which, they are required to submit reports within 15 days.