Tsunami relief funds diverted, excess expenditure made
Funds relating to Tsunami relief were diverted for other purposes, while the process of identification of beneficiaries and verification of claims was not foolproof.
By PTI |
NEW DELHI: Funds relating to Tsunami relief were diverted for other purposes, while the process of identification of beneficiaries and verification of claims was not foolproof, a Parliamentary panel has said.
An amount of Rs 4.88 crore was diverted in Andhra Pradesh, Kerala, Andaman and Nicobar Islands and Puducherry, the Public Accounts Committee said in its report Tsunami Relief and Rehabilitation.
The Committee also found that there was an excess expenditure of Rs 4.95 crore due to wrong application of rates and payment of enhanced compensation.
On the other hand an avoidable expenditure of Rs 5.32 crore was made due to delay in construction of permanent houses in Kerala and Tamil Nadu, while Andaman and Nicobar Islands surrendred over Rs.80 crore in the absence of any meaningful plans, the report said.
The audit review also disclosed that the process of beneficiary identification and verification of claims was not foolproof as there were cases of "improper verification, non-achievement of targets and provision of relief to unaffected and ineligible persons".
The report said construction of permanent houses got late due to delays in acquisition of land, approval of plans and in construction and repair of basic infrastructure such as roads and highways, schools, bridges and water supply.
Tsunami had hit coastal areas of Andhra Pradesh, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Andaman and Nicobar Islands and Puducherry in December 2004 affecting 28 lakh people and leading to huge loss of lives and property.
An amount of Rs 4.88 crore was diverted in Andhra Pradesh, Kerala, Andaman and Nicobar Islands and Puducherry, the Public Accounts Committee said in its report Tsunami Relief and Rehabilitation.
The Committee also found that there was an excess expenditure of Rs 4.95 crore due to wrong application of rates and payment of enhanced compensation.
On the other hand an avoidable expenditure of Rs 5.32 crore was made due to delay in construction of permanent houses in Kerala and Tamil Nadu, while Andaman and Nicobar Islands surrendred over Rs.80 crore in the absence of any meaningful plans, the report said.
The audit review also disclosed that the process of beneficiary identification and verification of claims was not foolproof as there were cases of "improper verification, non-achievement of targets and provision of relief to unaffected and ineligible persons".
The report said construction of permanent houses got late due to delays in acquisition of land, approval of plans and in construction and repair of basic infrastructure such as roads and highways, schools, bridges and water supply.
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Tsunami had hit coastal areas of Andhra Pradesh, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Andaman and Nicobar Islands and Puducherry in December 2004 affecting 28 lakh people and leading to huge loss of lives and property.
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