• Gauhati HC Orders Investigation into PNRD Scam Worth Rs 500 Crores

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    Gauhati HC Orders Investigation into PNRD Scam Worth Rs 500 Crores

    Amguri Naba Nirman Samiti filed a PIL before the High Court, which was considering the case when the probe was ordered. color:#252525">

    color:#252525">Digital Desk: On Wednesday, the Assam Panchayat and Rural
    Development Department (PNRD) committed a massive scam involving Rs. 500
    crores.



    color:#252525">The Gauhati High Court, according to sources, has mandated an
    investigation into the scam in 10 of the state's districts.



    color:#252525">The Assam Public Audit Committee has been asked to look into the
    fraud.



    color:#252525">Amguri Naba Nirman Samiti filed a PIL before the High Court,
    which was considering the case when the probe was ordered.



    color:#252525">An inquiry and suitable action against the con man has also
    been ordered by the court.



    color:#252525">Notably, the fraud occurred in the fiscal years 2009–2010 and
    2016–2017.



    color:#252525">The Golden Jubilee Self-Employment Scheme and NREGA were both
    being implemented at the time the scam was committed.