Mandya: Zilla panchayat chief executive officer KR Nandini has directed all taluk panchayat executive officers in the district to prepare action plans for the 2026-27 taluk panchayat grants. The plans must prioritize essential development works and allocate only the required amount of funds for each project.
Video Conference Instructions
Chairing a video conference on Saturday, Nandini stressed the importance of transparency and need-based planning. She instructed officials to ensure that taluk-level officers of the departments concerned personally inspect proposed work sites and submit GPS-enabled photographs depicting the present condition of the locations before finalising project proposals.
15th Finance Commission Scheme Review
Reviewing the implementation of the 15th Finance Commission scheme, she directed officials to utilise unspent grants and accrued interest strictly in accordance with the prescribed guidelines. This step aims to optimize fund usage and avoid any financial irregularities.
MGNREGA Payments and Housing Schemes
Addressing pending payments under the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA), she said funds were released to clear outstanding material costs from previous financial years. Nandini also reviewed the progress of various housing schemes and directed officials to cancel sanctioned houses that have not started as per government norms.
“Proposals for land allocation to site-less beneficiaries should be submitted to the revenue department, while reports on unsuitable land parcels must be furnished without delay,” she said. These measures are intended to streamline the housing scheme implementation and ensure timely delivery of benefits.
Tax Collection Targets
She further instructed TP executive officers to accelerate tax collection efforts and achieve a monthly target of 10% of the current year’s demand during the 2026-27 financial year. This directive is part of broader efforts to enhance revenue generation and financial discipline at the local level.
