The Special Association of Advocates against Barred Corruption and Range Domination (SABARD) organised an anti- corruption drive at the Geeta Bhawan here on Monday.
A team led by SABARD president and convenor Dillip Kumar Patro held talks with the employees of Geeta Bhawan and enquired about accounts for monetary receipts and expenditures. The religious institution reportedly receives Rs 10 lakh from different sources per annum.
However, tension prevailed as officials didn’t respond to the team’s queries and allegedly threatened Patro of dire consequences.
Earlier to this move, Patro had sought information in this regard from the Chief Secretary through an RTI application.
“The Gita Bhawan collects about Rs 10 lakh per annum. But its officials are spending the as there own money. Conscious citizens should oppose this,” alleged Patro.
Among others, SABARD advisor Surendranath Sahu, Dr Siva Prasad Mishra, Kailash Panigrahi, Rama Prasad Panda and Hemanta Mishra were present.