The Haryana government has recently taken a significant step towards ensuring the proper utilization of government grants given to panchayats. The government has used its powers under Section-209A of the Panchayati Raj Act-1994 to prepare rules for spending the grant money given to Panchayati Raj institutions as per the recommendation made by the government for development work.
The government has invited suggestions and objections from the public on the draft rules until July 18. This move demonstrates the government’s commitment to transparency and accountability in the utilization of public funds.
However, the sarpanches have opposed the draft notification, and the opposition has also raised concerns about the government’s decision. Despite this, the government has gone ahead with the draft notification, indicating its determination to ensure that government grants are utilized for the intended purpose of development work.