Hatadihi: Large-scale irregularities were allegedly committed in various works done by Bidyadharpur canal division under Hatadihi block in Keonjhar district.
Funds to the tune of Rs 1 crore have been embezzled, it has been alleged. Anandapur Civil Society, a local body, has taken up the issue with the Vigilance department and the district Collector.
It has demanded a Vigilance investigation into the alleged irregularities. A tender for works for Sai, Nahanga and Dhobag canals worth Rs 2.52 crore was floated in 2019-20.
Earlier about Rs 2 crore was spent on these canals.
The works were botched up while bills for the same were passed. As per estimate, no iron rods were used in these works.
The superintending engineer of the Canal division said that the allegations will be looked into.
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