Goa, Oct. 13 -- In a fresh development to the allegedRs 4.7 lakh Sanvordem Panchayat library fund scam, Sanket Bhandari has lodged a formal complaint at theCurchorem Police Stationaccusing the panchayat of misusing14th Finance Commission funds. The money, sanctioned for constructing a public library, was reportedly diverted for other purposes.

It may be recalled thatO Heraldohad earlier exposed the scam, revealing that the site shown as the panchayat library was actually aGanesh visarjanlocation, with no books, furniture, or library equipment present.

Bhandari also raised objections to a panchayat meeting held on Sunday without any prior public notice, terming it a violation of procedural norms. He has called for strict action against b...