Corrupt sarpanches in Telangana get the axe
The government issued notices to the Kismatpur sarpanch in Rajendernagar in Rangareddy

Bribery, representational image (Photo: DC)
The proposed amendments to the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988, provide for more stringent punishment for bribery offences for the bribe giver and the bribe-taker, official sources said
Hyderabad: The Telangana state government has initiated the process to sack sarpanches for illegal constructions in gram panchayats. The government issued notices to the Kismatpur sarpanch in Rajendernagar in Rangareddy for giving approvals for illegal constructions. It was found that panchayats had taken bribes.
( Source : deccan chronicle )
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