Amguri Naba Nirman Samiti filed a PIL before the High Court, which was considering the case when the probe was ordered.
Digital Desk: On Wednesday, the Assam Panchayat and Rural
Development Department (PNRD) committed a massive scam involving Rs. 500
crores.
The Gauhati High Court, according to sources, has mandated an
investigation into the scam in 10 of the state's districts.
The Assam Public Audit Committee has been asked to look into the
fraud.
Amguri Naba Nirman Samiti filed a PIL before the High Court,
which was considering the case when the probe was ordered.
An inquiry and suitable action against the con man has also
been ordered by the court.
Notably, the fraud occurred in the fiscal years 2009–2010 and
2016–2017.
The Golden Jubilee Self-Employment Scheme and NREGA were both
being implemented at the time the scam was committed.
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