India, Aug. 8 -- The Rural Development Department has suspended the Block Development Officer (BDO) of Devsar, Kulgam, for allegedly signing blank work authorities under MGNREGA in violation of established guidelines and government conduct rules."

According to an official order, MGNREGA guidelines mandate that work authorities must be issued only prior to the commencement of works by the Gram Panchayat. However, it has been reported that BDO Devsar bypassed these procedures by signing blank work authorities, raising serious concerns about transparency, accountability, and potential financial irregularities.

"In view of the above and pending enquiry, Mr. Arif Ayaz Dar, BDO Devsar with additional charge of Block Kund is placed under suspe...