Danda Panchayat Secretary Suspended for Housing Irregularities


GARHWA: Deputy Commissioner Dinesh Kumar Yadav suspended the secretary of Danda panchayat on Wednesday for allegedly enrolling ineligible beneficiaries in the state’s Abua Aawas Yojana.

Shambhu Prasad was found to have excluded eligible beneficiaries and included questionable ones for the scheme during the 2023-24 fiscal year, following an investigation by Garhwa Sub-Divisional Officer (SDO) Sanjay Kumar, officials reported.

After receiving multiple complaints, Yadav initiated the investigation into the beneficiary selection. “Abua Awas Yojana is a crucial scheme of the state government. The inclusion of ineligible beneficiaries undermines the scheme’s transparency and violates the rights of deserving recipients. It’s vital that government benefits reach the truly needy. Any irregularities will be addressed firmly,” the DC stated.

  • Published On Jul 25, 2025 at 12:00 PM IST

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