Virendra Gahwai, Bilaspur. A big scam has come to light in the Chief Minister’s flexi scheme PM Awas Yojana. Sarpanch Shyamata Kaivart and her representative Ashok Kaivart have been accused of illegal recovery of Rs 5000 in Gram Panchayat Son of Masturi Assembly. It is alleged that if the amount is not paid, the house is being threatened to be cancelled. The villagers have demanded an impartial investigation and action from the Collector.
The villagers of Gram Panchayat Son of Masturi area of the district have complained to the Collector that they live below the poverty line, and under the government scheme, the Prime Minister’s House has been sanctioned in the name of those people. After the location investigation etc. for the said Prime Minister’s residence, a demand of Rs. 5000 was made by Gram Panchayat Son’s Sarpanch Shyamata Kaivart representative Ashok Kaivart, when the beneficiaries said that they would not give the amount, then when the installment amount came to Rs. 40,000, a thumb impression and signature from the beneficiaries was obtained. After getting this done, Rs 5000 is being deducted from the said amount and the remaining Rs 35,000 is being provided. Due to which the game of recovery is being played by the Sarpanch under the government scheme.
Many beneficiaries are sitting silent due to the construction of the house, while many people protested against it, then they were told that if they want the Prime Minister’s residence, they will have to pay Rs. 5000, otherwise the approved Prime Minister’s residence will be cancelled. The villagers have demanded from the Collector to investigate the matter impartially and take action against the guilty Sarpanch Pratipidi Ashok Kaivart.