His powers were ceased by administration over charges of misappropriation of funds in building toilets, homes
A village headman in Etawah district whose administrative and financial powers were ceased by the administration over allegations of misappropriation of funds in building toilets and rural homes has got his powers restored by the Allahabad High Court.
The pradhan alleged that he was targetted by the administration and BJP leaders as part of political vendetta as he was affiliated to the opposition Samajwadi Party. The case comes as the State political atmosphere heats up ahead of the coming rural body elections.
Magisterial order
The administrative and financial powers of Sunil Kumar Yadav, pradhan of the Asafpur gram panchayat, were ceased by an order by the District Magistrate under Section 95 (1) (g) of the Uttar Pradesh Panchayat Raj Act, 1947 on August 20. Charges…