Inquiry into Rs.861300 Loss: Accountability Crisis in Mirzapur’s Development Block

In the heart of Mirzapur, Uttar Pradesh, a significant financial and administrative scandal has surfaced, involving the alleged waste of public funds amounting to Rs. 861,300. An official inquiry into Rs.861300 Loss is now underway. This issue, centered around the “City” Development Block, highlights a concerning trend of bureaucratic shifting of responsibility and a blatant disregard for transparency in public service.

Activist Yogi M. P. Singh filed a grievance after discovering multiparameter water quality testing kits—intended to ensure safe drinking water for 87 Gram Panchayats—rotting in a garbage heap instead of being usedthat multiparameter water quality testing kits—intended to ensure safe drinking water for 87 Gram Panchayats—were rotting in a garbage heap rather than to protect public health.

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1. The Discovery: Public Health Kits in the Trash

The saga began with a report by the Samvad News Agency (published in Amar Ujala), which revealed a shocking visual: expensive medical-grade water testing kits strewn across the City Block office premises like common junk, prompting an inquiry into the Rs. 861,300 loss.

An inquiry into the loss of Rs. 861,300 has been launched into undelivered kits intended for the State Drinking Water and Sanitation Mission and the Namami Gange project. These kits, designed to empower women from Self-Help Groups (SHGs) to conduct water quality tests at the village level, have remained undistributed for over a year, resulting in significant financial implications for the public exchequer. (Inquiry into Rs.861300 Loss)

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2. A Tale of Two Screens: The BDO’s Contradictory Stance (Inquiry into Rs.861300 Loss)

One of the most frustrating aspects of this case is the “double-speak” that officials display in their responses.The Block Development Officer (BDO) has taken a paradoxical position that undermines the integrity of the grievance redressal system:

• The Denial: On one hand, the BDO stated in the official report that the matter “does not concern him,” effectively washing his hands of any administrative responsibility for the items stored on his premises.
• The Justification: At the same time, the official justified the actions of the Jal Nigam (Water Corporation), acting as a defense counsel for a separate department instead of serving as an impartial investigator.

This raises a critical question: If the matter is not within the BDO’s jurisdiction, why is the BDO office providing justifications for the delay and mismanagement on behalf of Jal Nigam?

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3. The “Ghost” Consultations: Fabricated Interaction

The complainant, Yogi M. P. Singh, has raised a serious allegation of procedural fraud. The official report submitted to the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) implies that the authorities were in contact with the complainant. (Inquiry into Rs.861300 Loss)

However, the complainant asserts that no official has contacted him before or after the submission of the report. This “paper-only” resolution—where officials claim to have engaged with the citizen to satisfy the requirements of the PG portal—is a direct violation of the principles of natural justice. Writing in a report that a conversation took place when it did not is not just negligence; it is a fabrication of official records.

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4. The “Garage” Defence: A Convenient Afterthought (Inquiry into Rs.861300 Loss)

After the news broke and the activist registered a complaint (PMOPG/E/2025/0024538), the administration responded quickly, but their response felt superficial. The official remarks claim:

1. All 87 Gram Panchayats received the distributed kits.
2. The team stored “leftover” kits in a garage.
3. The team loaded the kits onto a vehicle for their return to Jal Nigam.

This explanation does not explain why someone left these kits in a “torn bundle” and “scattered” for a year. If the kits were surplus, why did they not return them immediately? Why did it take a media report and a PMO grievance to initiate the “loading” of these kits? The “garage” defence appears to be a reactive cleanup rather than a proactive management strategy.

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5. Constitutional Duty and Public Accountability (Inquiry into Rs.861300 Loss)

The complainant has invoked Article 51A of the Constitution of India, which outlines the Fundamental Duties of citizens. By seeking an inquiry, the citizen is performing his duty to protect public property and abjure violence (including the “administrative violence” of wasting public funds).

The loss of Rs. 861,300 is not merely a number; it represents thousands of villagers denied the ability to test their water for contaminants.In a region where people spend money like water to provide clean drinking water, abandoning the tools meant to verify that purity represents an extraordinary dereliction of duty.

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6. The Demand for a Transparent Inquiry

The current status of the grievance is marked as “Case Closed,” but the complainant is still dissatisfied—and rightfully so. A case cannot be considered “resolved” if:

• The primary accused party (the Block administration) investigates itself.
• The complainant is never interviewed.
• The financial loss is not recovered from the salaries of the negligent staff.

The demand is clear: An impartial enquiry by an honest third-party official who is not part of the Mirzapur Block or the local Jal Nigam hierarchy. The “rarest of rare” negligence regarding public health infrastructure requires us to establish clear accountability. It’s essential to address such serious lapses to ensure the community’s safety and well-being. (Inquiry into Rs.861300 Loss)

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Conclusion: Will Accountability be Fixed?

The Mirzapur kit scandal is a litmus test for the Uttar Pradesh Government’s commitment to “Zero Tolerance” for corruption and negligence. When people find kits in the trash, they aren’t just throwing away plastic and chemicals—they’re discarding the taxpayer’s trust. (Inquiry into Rs.861300 Loss)

Shri Arvind Mohan is the Joint Secretary at the Chief Minister’s Secretariat. He now takes on the responsibility of looking beyond the “all is well” in his subordinates’ reports to uncover the reality of the garbage heap in the City Block.

It appears you are looking for the specific contact channels and formal methods to escalate your complaint against the public authorities in Mirzapur.Since you consider the report from your closed grievance (PMOPG/E/2025/0024538) to be arbitrary and false, you must now transition from “Grievance” to “Appeal” or “High-Level Intervention.

Below is the structured contact information and the procedure to challenge the “Case Closed” status.

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1. Primary Oversight Contacts (Lucknow) (Inquiry into Rs.861300 Loss)

Since the Block Development Officer (BDO) is under the jurisdiction of the Department of Rural Development and the Chief Minister’s Office, these are the authorities who can overrule the local report:

Office / Name	Position	Email / Contact Details
Shri Arvind Mohan	Joint Secretary, CM Secretariat	arvind.12574@gov.in / 0522-2226350
CM Helpline (UP)	Chief Minister’s Office	Dial 1076 (Toll-Free)
Rural Development Dept	ACS/Principal Secretary	sec-rd-up@nic.in
District Magistrate	DM Mirzapur	dm-mirzapur.up@nic.in / 05442-252320

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2. Digital Escalation Links (Inquiry into Rs.861300 Loss)

To “stop” the current narrative of the local authorities, you must formally record your dissatisfaction through these web portals:

• CPGRAMS (Central Government):pgportal.gov.in
  • Action: Log in and file an Appeal against the closed grievance number PMOPG/E/2025/0024538. State clearly that the “Officer contacted complainant” claim is a fabrication.
• Jansunwai (UP State):jansunwai.up.nic.in
  • Action: File a fresh complaint specifically against the BDO for “Submission of False Evidence” and “Misleading the PMO.”

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3. Formal Steps to Challenge the Closed Report

To ensure the public authorities are held accountable for the Rs. 861,300 loss, follow this sequence:

A. The “Dissatisfaction” Feedback

On the PMOPG portal, ensure you have selected “Poor” rating and opted for the “Not Resolved” status. In the remarks, use the following legal phrasing:

“The report submitted by the BDO is factually incorrect and perjurious. No contact was made with the complainant. The BDO is acting as a witness for Jal Nigam despite claiming no jurisdiction. Re-investigation by an external agency (SIT or Vigilance) is requested.”

B. RTI for Evidence (Right to Information) (Inquiry into Rs.861300 Loss)

File an RTI to the Public Information Officer (PIO), Development Block City, Mirzapur asking for:

1. The “Call Logs” or “Visitor Register” proof that they met or talked to you (as claimed in their report).
2. The “Stock Register” entry showing when the kits were received and why they were not distributed for 12 months.
3. The “Movement Order” or “Letter” sent to Jal Nigam before the news was published.

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4. Legal Intervention

If the executive authorities continue to protect the BDO, you have the right to approach:

• UP Lokayukta: For investigating corruption and dereliction of duty by public servants.
• Allahabad High Court (PIL): Under Article 226, since this involves a large-scale loss of public money and a threat to public health (water testing). (Inquiry into Rs.861300 Loss)

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Summary of Information for your Records: (Inquiry into Rs.861300 Loss)

• Registration No: PMOPG/E/2025/0024538
• Estimated Public Loss: Rs. 861,300
• Key Violation: Dereliction of Duty & False Reporting.

Would you like me to draft a formal “Notice of Appeal” that you can email directly to the Joint Secretary (Shri Arvind Mohan) or the District Magistrate?