RT-280: Public Services – Panchayat Raj & Rural Development Department - Allegation of misappropriation of Education Funds of M.P. Mothkur of Nalgonda district against Sri A. Madhusudan Rao, former Jr. Asst. and 6 MPDOs – Charges framed – Common Enquiry under rule 24(1) of APCS (CC&A) Rules, 1991 – E.O. & P.O. appointed – Expired on 07.02.2010 while working as Jr. Asst. ZPHS Agamothkur of Nalgonda district – Disciplinary action abated – Releasing of APGLI, GPF and Pension to the wife of the deceased employee pending finalization of enquiry – Orders – Issued.

GOVERNMENT OF ANDHRA PRADESH ABSTRACT Public Services – Panchayat Raj & Rural Development Department - Allegation of misappropriation of Education Funds of M.P. Mothkur of Nalgonda district against Sri A. Madhusudan Rao, former Jr. Asst. and 6 MPDOs – Charges framed – Common Enquiry under rule 24(1) of APCS (CC&A) Rules, 1991 – E.O. & P.O. appointed – Expired on 07.02.2010 while working as Jr. Asst. ZPHS Agamothkur of Nalgonda district – Disciplinary action abated – Releasing of APGLI, GPF and Pension to the wife of the deceased employee pending finalization of enquiry – Orders – Issued. PANCHAYAT RAJ AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT [VIG.III-A] DEPARTMENT G.O.Rt.No. 280 Dated:16.02.2012. Read the following:- 1) Charge Memo.No.B3/3006/01/ZP, dt: 5.6.2003 issued by Dy. Chief Executive Officer, ZP Nalgonda. 2) Govt.Memo.No.4359/Vig.III-A/2003-9, dated.30.4.2007. 3) Proceedings No.11963/CPR&RE/A2/2007, dated.28.6.2008. 4) From the CPR&RE,AP.Hyd. Lr.No.11963/CPR&RE/A1/2002, dated.7.2.2011. 5) Govt.Memo.No.4359/Vig.III-A/2003-24, dated:21.7.2011. 6) Representation of Smt.A. Radha Devi W/o. late A. Madhusudan Rao, Ex. Jr.Asst. dated: 7.12.2011. <<>> ORDER:- Sri A. Madhusudana Rao, former Junior Assistant, MPP. Mothkur of Nalgonda district had misappropriated Education fund of Teaching and Non-teaching staff to a tune of Rs.30,22,263/- by forging the signatures of Mandal Education Officers during his tenure from 29.7.1987 to 6.4.2001. As a result, in the reference 1st cited, disciplinary proceedings have been initiated under rule 20 of A.P. Civil Services (Classification, Control & Appeal) Rules, 1991 against Sri A. Madhusudan Rao, former Jr. Asst. while he was in service, as well as (6) Mandal Parishad Development Officers who had worked in MPP Mothkur during the above period. 2] In the reference 2nd read above, the Commissioner, Panchayat Raj and Rural Employment, AP- Hyd. has been directed to conduct common enquiry in the matter by entrusting the case to a departmental inquiry officer, duly following the rules and furnish the Inquiry report to Government for taking further action in the matter. Accordingly, after examining the written statement of defences submitted by the charged officers, the CPR&RE in the ref.3rd read above, ordered common enquiry under rule 24 (1) of A.P. Civil Services (Classification, Control & Appeal) Rules, 1991 duly appointing the Chief Executive Officer, ZP Nalgonda as Inquiry Authority and the MPDO MP Mothkur of Nalgonda district was appointed as Presenting Officer. The Eos report is still awaited. 3] In the reference 4th read above, the Commissioner, Panchayat Raj and Rural Employment, AP. Hyderabad has requested the Government to issue appropriate orders as per A.P. Revised Pension Rules, 1980 and also permit the Chief Executive Officer, ZPP Nalgonda to forward the Pension Proposals to the Accountant General, AP- Hyderabad to release family pension in favor of the applicant Smt. A. Radha Devi W/o Late Madhusudan Rao, Jr. Asst. [expired while in service] withholding entire DCRG, Encashment of Earned Leave until conclusion of disciplinary proceedings by bringing the legal representatives on record for the purpose of recovery of mis-appropriated amount.PTO // 02 // 4] In the reference 6th read above, Smt. A. Radha Devi, W/o. Late A. Madhusudhana Rao, in her representation, has stated that they are facing severe financial problems for the maintenance of their family and their higher education. Because of the financial issues, their children education has been put off and cannot maintain her family without any help of the Govt. Moreover, she has not been sanction family pension, gratuity and other benefits, which are entitled. Therefore, she has requested to release family pension and gratuity and benefits. 5] Government after careful examination of the matter and having the circumstances of the case in detail, have decided to abate disciplinary proceedings against Sri A. Madhusudhana Rao, Junior Assistant (expired on 07.02.2010), and also hereby direct the Commissioner, Panchayat Raj and Rural Employment, AP- Hyderabad to release the APGLI, GPF and Pension to the wife of the deceased employee Smt. A. Radhadevi duly withholding Gratuity, Encashment of Earned Leave and Dearness Relief on Pension as per the orders issued in G.O.Ms.No.995, Fin. (Pen.I) Department, dated.21.12.2002, G.O.Rt.No.1097, Fin. (Pen.I) Department, dated.22.6.2000 and G.O.Ms.No.227, Fin. (Pen.I) Department, dated.29.05.2011 respectively to cover the entire loss and then release the balance, if any, subject to out come of the decision of the Government on the enquiry report which is pending. 6] The Commissioner, Panchayat Raj and Rural Employment, AP- Hyderabad/ the Chief Executive Officer, ZP Nalgonda shall take necessary action accordingly. 7 This order issues with the concurrence of Finance (Pen.II) Department vide their U.O.No.33679/331/A1/Pen.II/2011, dated. 17.01.2012. (BY ORDER AND IN THE NAME OF THE GOVERNOR OF ANDHRA PRADESH) C.R.BISWAL PRINCIPAL SECRETARY TO GOVERNMENT [PR] To The Commissioner for Panchayat Raj & Rural Employment, AP. Hyderabad. The Chief Executive Officer, Z.P. Nalgonda. The individual concerned through CEO ZP Nalgonda. Copy to:- The District Audit Officer, State Audit, Nalgonda district. The District Treasury Officer, Nalgonda. The Accountant General, AP Hyderabad. Sf/sc. //FORWARDED::BY ORDER// SECTION OFFICER.