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Dated-09.10.2017 Gram Panchayat-Sahipala (Nuapada Block)
Suo moto visit made to Sahipala G.P. of NuapadaBlock. Conduct field enquiry.Visited four nos. ofworks like Bohaldihi SantoshiPada Tank,SahipalaColony pada Tank, Gundrijhar Road, Gurijibhatta Tankin presence of PEO Nandi Padhi,Sarpanch Chandramani Tandi.Discussed with the labourers Chitru Majhi, Rajmani Bai Lohra, Lagni Badhai, Bed Kumar Badhai, Ram Lal Majhi and Dhanu Nial,who expressed the facts ofdelay payment to PMAY beneficiariesof MGNREGS Share.Instructed the PEO to releaseall pending IAY, PMAY MGNREGS share immediately.
Dated-11.10.2017 Gram Panchayat-Tikrapada (Komna Block)
VisitedTikrapada GP of Komna Block, for telephonic complaint received from labourersregistered vide Case No 10 dated 10.10.2017 regarding pending claims of 70 Land Development cases where partial wages werePaid. Computer Programmer of Komna blockaccompany the spot with me. The Sarpanch Khetrmohan Rout, Samity Tufan Singh Dalpati, GRS Debasis Nayak was present at the time of visit.
Dated-11.10.2017 Gram Panchayat-Mundapala (Komna Block)
There after visited Mundapala GP at after noon, under Komna Block where several complaints were received telephonically for non-payment of wages for several works executed from 2014-15, 2015-16 and 2016-17 for “Renovation of Chanamunda Palsabahali Tank, Improvement of Road from Chanamunda to Jhariapada, Improvement of Suabahal RD to Kendupada Road, Improvement of Road from Suabalal Tukliapada to Jhanjimunda, Improvement of Road from Suabahal Sabarpada to jhanjimunda, Renovation of Bangomunda Mondai Tank, Improvement of Road from Bangomunda to Ganjadabar, Renovation of Dhatujori Tank at Mundapala.
Enquired the matter and found that the panchayat officials like PEO, GRS are involved in several corruptive measures without the knowledge of Sarpanch. Case records and several other records of the panchayat were found manipulated by the ex-officials for hiding the facts of misappropriation. The villagers have approached several times to the Panchayat office but failed. Hence the GP officials were asked to collect the above records and produce immediately for settle the pending cases.
Dated-12.10.2017 Gram Panchayat-Saliha (Nuapada Block)
Suomoto visit to Saliha G.P. of Nuapada Block. Conduct field enquiry on non-payment of wages to MGNREGA workers of SevenLand Development Cases of Nalkumar Rout, Hiralal Rout, Anand Sabar, Gendram Sabar, Deonarayan Tandi, Manisha Agharia and Panat Ram Sahu which was pending on receipt of complaint telephonically. PEO and Sarpanch were present on enquiry and it was found that Hiralal Sabar and Anand Sabar have received @ Rs.22000/- each and five others have not paid any wages due to the negligence of GRS.The JE has also not measured the works.The JE was directed to measure the works soon and take steps for payment of wages by G.P.
Dated-13.10.2017 Khariar (Khariar Block)
Visit to Khariar Forest Range office. Have a formal talk with the Ranger Sri Jairam Sabar and enquired the ongoing projects under Khariar forest Range.
Thereafter visited Goimundi village of Khudpej GP under Khariar Block regarding non-payment of wages of Bhuman Majhi, Iswar Bishi, Padman Majhi and Bhuban Patel for renovation of Benjarimunda Tank. Similarly Kalakrushna Patel complained as he was not paid the Drinking water supply charges of the same work. 40 labourers have not been paid for the work “Improvementof Kikiribeda to Khairpadar Road” which was also complained by Bhuban Patel and Bhuwanto Majhi for which the Sarpanch, GRS and PEO are instructed to pay immediately and comply.Complaint was registered vide Case No 10A, 11 & 12.
Dated-14.10.2017 Gram Panchayat-Parkod (Nuapada Block)
Spot visit to Parkod G.P. of Nuapada Block regarding nonpayment of IAY MGNREGS wages to 39 Labourer with PEO and Sarpanch Smt. Maheshwari Majhi and in presence of Narottam Majhi, Bhawani Shankar Dandsena, Benu Ram Rout, Kasiram Rout, Kasiram Satnami and Thakur Ram Sahu. The PEO assured to pay the wages as per work done.PEO could not produce any Case records or Registers.The Sarpanch expressed that Previous PEO and Sarpanch have not yet handedover Charges for which Present Sarpanch and PEO are not able for further payment or works to be done.The sarpanch was advised to contact BDO for handing over Charges of records and Registers.
Dated-23.10.2017 Gram Panchayat- Sunapur (Boden Block)
Visit to Boden Block office .Visit to GP, Sunapur GP for payment related issues and halt at Boden.At Sunapur, Sarpanch,PSM were present. Four Case records were verified and found no C-2 forms maintained.Advised for updation of Job cards,and case records properly and in time payment to PMAY beneficiaries as per work done which are not being paid regularly.Visited Works like “Improvement of Road from Kantapadato Salepada, PWD Road to Patkhaliapada Road, Renovation of Malpada Tank, Mahulpadar to Forest Road. Enquired the work and payment paid which was found satisfactorily.
Dated-23.10.2017 Gram Panchayat-Khaira (Boden Block)
At Khaira visited four nos. of works like “improvement of Road from Tulsipada to Kharadongri, Improvement of Road from Dabri to Khadikar Road. Renovation of MID tank at Khamar Khol and Renovation of Dabri Khajuri Tank and found that Job cards are not been updated. Enquired the work and payment paid which was found satisfactorily. Payment to PMAY beneficiaries are late as per works done.The PEO was directed to ensure early payment of wages MGNREGA portion and Updation of Job cards for PMAY and IAY.
Dated-24.10.2017 Gram Panchayat-Nangalbod (Sinapali Block)
Visit to Sinapali Block office .Visit to Nangalbod GP, for payment and Bank related issues.It was observed that The UGB of the area is not paying money to workers as per their need.For the Accounts of KIOSK bank payment beyond 10000/ is not made for which workers are facing problems to get their wages.Discussed with LDM and he issued letter to SBI,SinapaliADB to cover those G.Ps. even if it is under the area operation of UGB for early payment to workers of The GPs.
Dated-24.10.2017 Gram Panchayat-Karanbahali (Sinapali Block)
Visited Karanbahali GP and enquired various completed works. Complaints from Omkar Majhi, Bhakta majhi, Thabira majhi, Panchanan Majhi, Trinath Gual, Miniketan Sahu, Damodar Sahu, Pabitra Gual, Isri Gual regarding non-issue of New Job cards which was directed the PEO Balbhadra Majhi and Sarpanch Smt. Puspanjali Gual to issue soon after verification of KYC Documents. Visited works like Boirmunda Bhotarani Tank, Forest Road Karadungri. Enquired the work and payment paid which was found satisfactorily.
Dated-26.10.2017 Gram Panchayat-Rajna (Komna Block)
Spot visit to Rajna GP of Komna Block. Conduct field enquiry of work and payment made to MGNREGA workers and found as follows:-The DEO was present and Payment of wages under PMAY beneficiaries was found late.The DEO expressed that the Payment will be ensured within a week.The concerned JE was directed to complete two Tank works soon.Dispute of Gaon Sathy Problems are noticed there and Sarpanch/PEO were directed to solve the same .They were also directed to issue new JOBCARDS to interested Labourers as some of the people complained regarding non-issue of Job-Cards.
Visited few Community projects like Bheruaburli Tank, Pariabahali Tank, and Improvement of Road from Kantapada to Naikpada.Interacted with the workers like Kairu Chinda, Rajkumar Harijan, Dingar Adbang, Manmati Adbang, Gunedi Adbang, Lalit Hati, Barsu Bag and Ramo Sagaria.
IAY pending payments of Lalita Hati &several others which was registered complainants videcase no-14. Similarly the Sarpanch of the Rajna GP has lodged a grievance stating that 30 other Beneficiaries of PMAY/IAY for the year 2014-15,15-16, and 16-17 have not been provided MGNREGS Share which was also taken into consideration.
Dated-09.11.2017 Gram Panchayat-Budhikomna (Komna Block)
Spot visit to Budhikomna G.P of Komna Block. Conduct field enquiry of work and payment made to MGNREGA workers in presence of Sarpanch and PEO.The beneficiaries under PMAY complained on payment of MGNREGA share to them for which they are being harassed.Instructed PEO and GRS for immediate release of payment.Contacted BDO telephonically regarding the situation and requested for immediate disposal of grievances of beneficiaries under Rural Housing Scheme
Dated-10.11.2017 Gram Panchayat-Kandetara(Komna Block)
Spot visit to Kandetora G.P of Komna Block. Conduct field enquiry of work and payment made to MGNREGA workers.Concerned JE was present and same problems on wage payment to Rural Housing beneficiaries were found.Advised them for immediate payment and compliance.There are few beneficiaries/ Labourers were left full and complete payment of Land development works completed earlier which was instructed the GRS and PEO to complete earlier. In addition to the same, complaint received from Paras Das and 8 others regarding non-payment of wages for “Renovation of Pastei Bandh Tank” which was registered complaint case no 16
Dated-13.11.2017 Horticulture Chhatta (Khariar Block)
Visit to ongoing and completed works of Horticulture work site atChhata village under KhariarBlock and attend beneficiaries engaged. Conducted hearing at Chhata GP for dispute related to non-payment to workers engaged in 2nd year Mango Plantation of Amruta Bhoi, Bharat Kumar Bhoi & 9 others for labour wages and materials cost. Similarly Pandit Nag and 9 others made a complaint regarding 1styear mango plantation labour& Material cost which was not been paid.
It was enquired that the Material cost of each Project/beneficiaries were not been paid which is a great concern where in the material cost consist of fertilizer, Fencing, Pesticide, watering, Watch and Ward included. The ADH was telephonically contacted and surprisingly it came to my notice that not even a single beneficiary was provided the material cost since MGNREGA Mango plantation scheme was introduced although the budget was projected in the Estimate. No any officers were taken this matter into consideration for which the same practice is continuing. It was also noticed that works for the year 2017-18 have not been started, for which the labourers are not been able to provide MGNREG work this year. Geo tagging process has not been started. Wage Liabilities have not been settled yet.
Dated-14.11.2017 Gram Panchayat-Biromal (Nuapada Block)
Visited works like Improvement of Road from Darlinuapada to Bhandarpuri, Improvement of Road from Darlinuapada to Mudhela, Imp. of Road from Bhalukona to Sitla Mandir, Extension of Road from Biromal to Kukrimundi, Improvement of Road from RD road to Nuadihi Road, Improvement of Road from Saraipada to Nuadihi, Improvement of Road from Darlinuapada to RD Road.
While the time of inspection, several person/ Labourers complained regarding non-payment of full wages for each work due to non-measurement of works in time by the JE. The monopoly of the GRS was also complained by villagers regarding opening of several Fake accounts in post office without the consent of the beneficiaries to transfer the wages.Interacted with the labourers named Thaguram Majhi, Gudduram Majhi, Chabbilal Majhi, Salikram Majhi, Umen Majhi, Balopal Majhi, Bansilal Majhi, lalit Majhi and more than 100 others.
The irregularities in the Panchayat was expressed by the presentGRS and PEO that the JE Sri Gouri Singh,now in Mayurbhanj has not handed over MB for which labour payment is pending and the matter has brought to notice of the BDO also.The BDO was not taken any steps regarding the same. The BDO was telephonically asked for taking re-measurement of the work and payment of wages immediately. Received complaint from labourers named Dev Singh Majhi,Puran Singh Majhi & 10 others regardingnon-payment of wages and Ballu Durga complained for non-billed of Land Development wages which was registered vide Case no 18/19
Dated-21.11.2017 Gram Panchayat-Dharambandha(Nuapada Block)
Conduct field visit and enquiry at Dharambandha GP for nonpayment of IAY /SADA-MGNREGS Labour wages.Several MGNREGA community works was visited and found that Payment has been done but Signature in M.Rs. must be taken in the same village was directed by me.
Received complaint from labourers regarding non-payment of full wages for the work of“Improvement of Road fromCRPF camp to Ashram school Chowk, Renovation of Tank at Dharambandha, Excavation of WHS with Sluice, Improvement of Road from Botha to Kodopali, Renovation of Kodopali Tank, with the joint inspection of PEO, Sarpanch and GRS concerned of the GP. Faced the grievance of the worked labourers likeGanapat Majhi, Tukaram Rout & 20 others which were partially billed due to transfer of JE.
In Kodopali tank, it was observed that no dressing work was done and removal of Tree trunks from the pond as no provision was found in the estimate. Enquired the matter and found that the estimates prepared by the JE who was in charge of similar other 3 GP used to insert prototype estimate in his work rather than using need based estimate
Dated-24.11.2017 Sericulture Nuapada (Nuapada Block)
Review of last 3 years activity conducted through sericulture scheme under MGNREGS of Nuapada District located at Darlimunda GP area which consists of plantation of Arjun Tree in 22 Hectare area for 22 Beneficiaries to sustain their livelihood by engagement of Tassar Activities.Although the work was started from 2015-16, no progress of growth was noticed due to non-supply of input material components as enquired from the beneficiary.
Enquired the distress and dwarf growth reason which came to know from the officials that the DRDA was given late sanction of the projects. The same work was not publically declared in the gram sabha which was complained by the sarpanch of the concerned GP even if the Beneficiary/Laboures were from the same village.
Discussed with the labourers/ Beneficiaries and came to know that Bansidhar Sabar, Kailash Sabar and 20 other labourers were workedin the scheme where not paid their wages as no M.R. has been generated.The matter was brought to notice of the PD,DRDA who assured to solve the problem. It was also seen that Works for the year 2017-18 have not been started, for which the labourers are not been able to provide MGNREG work this year, Progress of work is poor due to lack of maintenance. Visible dwarf situation of Arjun Plant, 2nd installment Payment for Bansidhar Sabar&20 others (2015-16) for the work completed has not been paid, Geo tagging process has not been started which is still in confusion, C1 document have not been collected yet.
Being an innovative NTFP activity, it is advised to place the proposal before the Gram sabha for awareness and to invite more and more beneficiaries to engage in sericulture activity by allotting Gramya Jungle as well as unused/barren land for the aforesaid purpose with the support &follow up of Sericulture staff.
Dated-27.11.2017 Forest Range Nuapada (Nuapada Block)
Visited works of Forest Departmentat Kendubahara and Amanara G.P area. made spot enquiries at Kendubahara Beat and its working zones of Avenue plantation and Daldali ANR and “Avenue plantation from R.D Road to Kendubahara”, Year of Plantation: 2016-17, Estimated Cost: Rs. 21,03,464/- Material Cost- Rs. 6,65,347/- & Wages Cost-Rs. 7,54,904/- Work Code: 2428001/DP/3105823, Project Status- 3rd Year (On-going)
13 workers engaged for watch and ward who complained that they have not yet received wages since two years and have given less money in cash and M.R. in favour of them is not maintained. Complaint received Petitioner’s Bhakta Chandra Biswal, Gopal Sabar, Pandit Sabar, Narayan Sahu, Moti Sahu, Lalaram Sahu, Jhumuk Pandey, Panalal Majhi, Digambar Mishra, Gauriram Sabar, Bisram Sahu, Sarju Sabar, Kanta Sabar for the allegation of non-payment of Labour wages since 6 months to the watchman’s engaged under various schemes of MGNREGA implemented in Amanara, K Bhera & Kendubahara Beat under this forest range. The forester Sri Diptiman Panda assured for payment within two months contacting Range Officer. He was directed to Pay wages and report compliance within two months.
Defects noticed-Gabion expenses of Rs. 8.00 lakhs seen in MGNREGA Portal but there single item is not found in work site. 60:40 ratio of wage and non-wage component not maintained by the department. Survival rate of plants are found about 20% only which should be at least 75%. Even 3rd year maintenance work is going on, No Muster Roll, Photographs, Bills, Vouchers produced before me. Transparent pillar is not found at worksite. First aid, drinking water facilities, Rest Shed is not made which is mandatory as per act. Cost towards watering the plants, payment to watch man has not yet been made in any of the projects. Gaon Sathy has not been engaged in the work. Prepared to indicate the deficiencies to the DFO Khariar for taking immediate action.
Dated-28.11.2017 Horticulture Nuapada (Nuapada Block)
Verification of Horticulture work conducted through MGNREGs and convergence of other agencies of Nuapada block. At Darlinuapada the workers are not getting their wages in time for which the work is hampering as stated by labourers. Plantation is not seen in good nurtured condition due to non-submission of proper inputs. Sri Majhi of the same Deptt.(AHO) present there was asked to look in to the matter seriously. It came to know that the wages for the Beneficiaries named Ballu Durga, Raj Kumar Sahu, Purnajaya Sahu, Krushna Kumar Sahu, Kanakram Sahu who have established the Mango Plantation work for the 1st year work, Labour Wages for the same was not released due to non Geo Tagging which was instructed the AHO to furnish Soon. In addition to the same, Material cost for all the works were not released which was also said by the AHO which is under process. It was also seen that Geo tagging process has not been started which is still in great confusion. Wage Liabilities have not been settled yet which is solicited.
Dated-06.12.2017 Gram Panchayat-Duajhar (Khariar Block)
Visited ongoing and completed works of Duajhar GP and met beneficiaries engaged in the works.The job- cards are not found up to date and entries are not made stated by labourers.Directed PEO and GRS to do as per norms immediately.Visited the following works like “Improvement of Playground at Khamtarai, Improvement of Rajamunda Tank at Duajhar, and Improvement of Darlimunda Bandha at Samserpada.
Received complaints from Beneficiaries Haldhar Chatria, Nepal Chatria, Rupchand Chatria, Maniram Majhi, Krushna Chatria regarding non release of PMAY/IAY MGNREG Share. labourers Mannuram Chhatria & 6 others of Duajhar GP demanded for new Job Card and Dhaneswar Tandi complained for his pending Dug wellpayment. Instructed the Sarpanch, PEO and GRS to take prompt action to rectify the same.
Dated-21.12.2017 Forest Range Komna (Komna Block)
Visit to ongoing and completed works of Komna Forest Range and attending beneficiaries engaged. Watch and wards are not paid in time to any of the labourers. Advised Forester to comply within seven days. Received complaints from watch & Ward persons engaged. The persons engaged are not paid their due which was enquired and came to find that the estimate of all works prepared by the guidance of PCCF is not appropriate with the provisions laid down in the MGNREGA. The administrative expenses are not included. Therefore transparency board, Drinking water supply, Creech facility, First aid was not seen in work site. There after no GS has been appointed due to non-provision the same in the estimate. Watch and ward and watering expenditure quoted in the estimate is purely based on man-days method. Means a single tanker supply or a single watchman cannot be paid the requisite amount. This is fulfilled by collecting fake job cards, fake bank accounts and disburse the entire amount meant for the purpose, where in it was noticed that the person engaged for both the work was not able to get the full remuneration.
Visited works like “Belgaon AR, Bolda AR. Interacted with Bisambar Sagaria, Harihar Sagaria, Khirod sagaria and 19 others were not paid their wages full for both the works which instructed the Forester to take action immediately and comply.
Dated -02.01.2018 Gram Panchayat-Chulabhat (Nuapada Block)
The PEO and GRS were found absent and G.P. office was closed. All staffs including the Sarpanch was found absent as the same tour programme scheduled on the date. Contacted PEO and GRS telephonically but they did not attended though assured to attend.Visited some ongoing and completed works of Chulabhat GP of Nuapada Block.Contacted some labourers who expressed that Sarpanch and GRS are taking measurement of the works and JE never attends.
Dated-04.01.2018 Khariar Road Forest Range
During the visit to Masankunda forest range on dated17.10.2017, I have seen 2 Forest works and met labourers of Masankunda, Dotto and Bisora area. Some workers complained regarding pending payment on behalf of Water Supply and Night watchman charges which was prolonged 6 Months for the work of Avenue Plantation from Masankunda to BisoraRoad, Year of Plantation: 2016-17 for an Estimated Cost of Rs11,05,893/- wherein Material Cost is Rs 6,64,699/- & Wages Cost is Rs 1,51,902/-. The work Code of the project is 2428001/DP/3116530 and Status is 3rd Year which is found on-going.
Visited the above work and found following defects which should be asked to compile by the Executing Agency i: e - DFO Khariar forest Division, Nuapada District regarding Survival of plantation rate is found about 25% only. Additional planting/ Gap filling of plants are not maintained.
Reason asked for photographs, bills and vouchers for the materials procured are not found in the case records. Stock register for the materials received are not produced. Signatures of Labourers are found fake in M.R which has been highlighted. Transparent Pillar is not found at worksite. Gaon Sathy is the key link person between executive Agency and labourers which has not been followed. Materials like Shade Net/ Enclosure is not found for Rs.6.00 lakhs. As an expenditure of Rs. 6 Lakhs was incurred against it as per NREGA portal. Seen Shade Net/Enclosure about 10% of plants planted. 60:40 Ratio of Labour cost & Material cost has not been maintained. First Aid, Drinking Water& Shade, Crèche facilities are not found at worksite and also enquired. Watch & Ward payment for the labourers engaged were not been paid even if the 1st year and 2nd year work is over. Engagement of tanker for water supply to plants, for 1st year and 2nd year was not been paid yet.
In addition to that, there were no bills subjected to the expenditure made except Muster Roll found in the case record. Advised to settle the pending wages of the labourers at their end as soon as possible.
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