Question : MISUSE OF MPLADS FUNDS



(a) the details of reported misuse of MPLADS funds during the last two years and the curren year; and

(b) the corrective measures taken by the Government for proper utilization of the scheme funds?

Answer given by the minister


MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE), MINISTRY OF COAL AND STATISTICS & PROGRAMME IMPLEMENTATION (SHRI SRIPRAKASH JAISWAL)

(a) The details of complaints regarding misuse of the Member of Parliament Local Area Development Scheme (MPLADS) funds during the last two years and the current year are at Annexure.

(b) The Ministry has directed the concerned State/District Authorities, inter alia to adhere to the MPLADS guidelines while sanctioning/execution of works, take action to vacate the encroachments in MPLADS assets, take appropriate action against the concerned officers and recoup MPLADS funds where the ineligible works under the scheme have been executed.