HC orders probe into complaints of Haryana social scheme irregularities

“It is alleged that the pension is found to be paid in cash and signatures of the pensioners/beneficiaries are obtained by the officials and in this manner there is lot of bungling and misuse of the government schemes. In some cases,pension is not paid to the concerned pensioners,but signatures are even forged or pension is drawn by impersonation etc. This seems to be a very serious matter. Before any effective directions are issued,it is deemed appropriate that an inquiry into the allegations made by the petitioners is conducted by responsible officer of the Government,” the order reads.

In view of the above,DC Panchkula has been directed to hold an inquiry into the allegations made by the petitioners and submit his report before the Court by November 1. Petitioners,the Court has ordered,shall be associated with the inquiry to enable the inquiring authority to seek appropriate information in regard to the alleged misuse of the Government schemes. public funds. The directions have been passed on a petition filed by Sumitra and others,residents of Haryana. Notices have been issued to Sub Divisional Magistrate (SDM),Panchkula and DC,Panchkula.

The petitioners have alleged that their pension has been illegally withheld. The petitioners have also demanded that the investigation of the “bungling and larges-cale manipulation” shall be handed over to the Central Bureau of Investigation.