Sonaji S/O Ganuji Gawai v. Zilla Parishad, Akola through Its Ceo, Akola (Water and Sanitation Department) and 5 Others
Case brief
What is this about?
The High Court of Judicature at Bombay, Nagpur Bench, disposed of a PIL alleging misappropriation in an incomplete village water supply scheme. Noting the enquiry found no misappropriation, the court directed the Gram Panchayat to submit a completion proposal to the Zilla Parishad, which must execute the project within six months, explicitly stating that lack of funds is no excuse.
What did the court decide?
Direction to Zilla Parishad, Akola to complete the water supply project within six months of receiving the Gram Panchayat's proposal, ruling that lack of funds is not an excuse.