Order to remove Kunavadar Gram Sarpanch Hansaben Patar from the post: Action taken after allegations of embezzlement and irregularities in the expenditure of more than Rs 1.50 lakh proved

Hansaben Rajabhai Patar, sarpanch of Kunavadar gram panchayat in Porbandar taluka, has been removed from the post of sarpanch. The action has been taken under Section 53(1) of the Gujarat Panchayat Act, 1993 after he was found to have failed to perform his duties as a sarpanch. Allegations of embezzlement of Rs 1,800 According to the order, From 4th April 2022 to 4th April 2022 During his tenure as Sarpanch during 13th October 2025, the Gram Panchayat has been allocated Rs. It was clear that an amount of Rs 1,800 had been embezzled. Action has been taken against the sarpanch in view of this financial irregularity. Irregularities in expenditure of Rs 1,50,880 Apart from this, the Gram Panchayat has also contributed Rs. During the investigation, it was revealed that there were irregularities in the expenditure of Rs 1,50,880. The financial irregularities that took place during his tenure as Sarpanch were taken seriously. Action under the Panchayat Act Under Section 53 (1) of the Gujarat Panchayat Act, 1993, Hansaben Rajabhai Patar has been removed from the post of Sarpanch after allegations of financial irregularities and failure to perform their duties were proved. This action has been taken on the basis of the powers granted under the relevant notification of the panchayat and rural development department. Strict action has been taken by the administration against the financial irregularities in the Kunavadar Gram Panchayat, which has come to light on the financial transparency and accountability of the Gram Panchayat.