Follow Whatsapp Channel
According to the order issued by the department director, Saju K Surendran IES, immediate action will be taken to recover the full amount along with 18 per cent interest from these illegal recipients.
The Finance Department's circular instructs the Directors of Panchayats and Municipalities to ensure strict implementation of the government's decision.
The finance department will conduct a probe against the officials involved in the fraud.
It remains unclear what further scrutiny can be conducted by the departments regarding the findings already detailed by the Information Kerala Mission.
Illegal pension distribution in the 7th ward of Kottakkal municipality uncovered the scam.
It is learnt that two months' arrears will be settled in September ahead of Onam.
An amount of Rs 900 crore is needed to distribute Rs1600 each to more than 60 lakh beneficiaries.
He also said that the government has plans to increase pensions further.
Government alotted Rs 900 crore for the pension distribution.
Beneficiaries will get Rs 3200 before Ramzan and Vishu.
Results 1-10 of 30
