MsDP schemes of 3200 lakhs are invited from Blocks

It has been indicated by Govt that all schemes under Multi Sectoral Development Plan (MsDP) for minorities must be submitted to GoI by December 2009 to claim balance allocation of Rs. 3200 lakhs out of Rs 5600 lakhs. We have already got sanction of approximately 2400 lakhs for ICDS centres, additional class rooms in high schools, arsenic free spot source of water, IAY etc so far. All BDOs are once again requested to send more proposals of ICDS centres, sub centres, Class Rooms, PHCs and school attached hostels. Proposals submitted on first come first serve basis shall be approved but these should be in minority dominated areas (20 % and above) and land availability must be confirmed. Details will be explained in the monthly development meeting on 13th November 2009.

Unit costs of ICDS is 3 lakhs, Sub centres 12.50 lakhs, PHC Rs 75 lakhs and Rs 2 lakhs for additional class room. Rooms can be provided to class IX & X also on the pattern of Madhyamik Shiksha Mission.

All proposals must reach us by 30th November 2009.

Please keep local MLA/ Sabhapati also informed.

Attention of BDOs/ SDOs is drawn to pending Complaints in BDO SDO offices

I have come across several instances of inaction or delayed action on the complaints filed in the BDO/ SDO offices, particularly the complaints of irregularities, embezzlement of funds, misappropriation of funds, violation of guidelines and deprivation of genuine beneficiaries by the GPs etc. Most of the complaints are related to NREGA, IAY, ANM, ASHA, NHM and IGNOAPS. There are instances where the complaints filed with BDO & Programme Officer, NREGA or complaints forwarded to him/ her by higher authorities were not taken cognizance within 15 days of its receipt as is mandatory required under the NREGA act and rules framed therein. This amounts to guilt under the rules and PO is liable to be fined. There are also large number of cases brought to the notice of District Authority where the filed enquiries conducted by BDO office reveals financial irregularities or violation of guidelines or any other serious lapses as mentioned earlier, but instead of initiating action against the persons involved BDO submits the enquiry report to the higher authority for necessary action, though action is warranted at his/ her end. In such cases, some times the no direction is issued by the higher authorities as the matters identified in the report are supposed to be acted upon by the BDO. It is also noted that some of the enquiry reports are sketchy, evasive and attempts to suppress the facts.

In all above cases, administration faces embarrassment in the form of adverse media reports, mass deputation at different levels which may be violent also like road blockade. There is also new trend noticed that complainants are filing writs in court of law against such inaction/ half hearted action.

In the light of above, and in continuation to my earlier letters on the subject, may I request all of you to personally examine the merits/ demerits of the complaints filed in SDO/ BDO offices on schemes/ programmes as mentioned above and ensure that the complaints are acted upon immediately after proper verification of facts and enquiry, without any favouritism, biased attitude? Complainants must be intimated in writing about the action taken after enquiry (copies of findings/ enquiry report need not be shared). It is also advised to conduct public hearing of complaints as far as practicable to arrive at judicious/ trasnparent decision giving opportunity of hearing to all concerned. It is also requested that SDOs must initiate legal action as per Panchayat Act against the PRI members wherever any violation on their part is established. PO & BDO must also initiate process to impose fine in the deserving instances of violation of NREGA act.

Let me remind all of you that failure to act upon the serious financial irregularities makes the officer susceptible to adverse court orders as well as weakening the authority. One should not only be acting upon the complaints but should also be seen to be actiong tough without any bias, favour and pressure.

I hope the all of you will realise the importance of this matter and act accordingly. I'll expect that all the BDO/ SDO shall take personal stock of the complaints and dispose off.

I am also requesting officers at district level through ADMs to take stock of complaints pending at their level and pursue with concerned  field office.

Dates for Inspection of SDO offices modified

Inspection of SDO offices is now proposed on dates as noted herein:-

• 18th November 2009 Tehatta
• 21st November 2009 Ranaghat
• 23rd November afternoon Sadar
• Last week of November 2009 Kalyani (SDO Kalyani to intimate suitable date)

All SDOs to keep reports in readiness as required for inspection. No need to send copies. District Officers/ ADMs to furnish pending works with SDO offices/ BDOs to be followed during the Inspection.

Congrats all blocks for uploading IFMS in time.

IFMS for October 2009 has been uploaded by all Blocks in time. Nadia is the only district in the state to have uploaded IFMS for all blocks for consecutive months. Thanks all the BDOs. Congratulations.

As per the reports on expenditure on available funds blocks can be ranked as follows :-

CHAPRA PS  29.21 %, CHAKDAHA PS  31.83 %, KRISHNANAGAR-I PS  35.93 % , RANAGHAT-II PS  36.74 %,  TEHATTA-II PS  38.54 %, TEHATTA-I PS  40.69 %, KARIMPUR-I PS  40.99 %, HANSKHALI PS 41.65%, NAKASHIPARA PS  42.08 %, SHANTIPUR PS  46.54 %, KALIGANJ PS  47.43 %, RANAGHAT-I PS 49.96 %, NABADWIP PS  50.74 %, KRISHNAGANJ PS 51.41 %, KRISHNANAGAR-II PS  54.30 %, HARINGHATA PS  55.72 %, KARIMPUR-II PS  56.12 %. 

Performance of Karimpur II PS is at first position and that of Chapra worst. It is also noted that some of the blocks registered quite good growth in performance while blocks like Chapra, Krishnagar I and Ranaghat II did not show better improvements comparatively. Can BDOs discuss the issue with Sabhapaties and impress upon them to expedite decisions on issues which can improve expenditure?