💨 Abstract

In Hamirpur, HP, a Public Works Department officer was fined Rs 5 for missing four consecutive Panchayat Samiti meetings. The officer was notified of the fine during the quarterly meeting of Panchayat Samiti Hamirpur, which discussed the 15th Finance Commission's budget and development work plans. The officer claimed ignorance about the meeting, but the fine was imposed with the consensus of all members due to the impact on departmental development work.

Courtesy: theprint.in

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