Bandi Sanjay urges Centre to probe diversion of Telangana PR funds
Union Minister Bandi Sanjay Kumar has requested a special inquiry into the alleged diversion of 15th Finance Commission grants by the Telangana government. He claims funds meant for village development are being misused for administrative expenses and salaries.
Why it matters
Raises significant questions regarding fiscal federalism and the accountability of state governments in managing central grants.
Union Minister of State for Home Affairs Bandi Sanjay Kumar on Sunday urged Union Minister for Panchayati Raj Rajiv Ranjan Singh to conduct a special inquiry into the utilisation of 15th Finance Commission grants in Telangana, alleging that the funds were being diverted for purposes other than those permitted under the guidelines.
In a communication released to the media, Mr. Sanjay Kumar sought immediate directions to the State government to ensure that funds earmarked for village development are not used for staff salaries, electricity bills, routine administrative expenses or any other unauthorised purposes.
Mr. Sanjay Kumar alleged that a total of ₹2,293.74 crore had been released in phases and credited to the State Treasury so far, while another ₹729.41 crore remained due for release. He claimed that the funds were being utilised for staff salaries, electricity bills, routine maintenance and other administrative expenditures instead of developmental works.
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