Effective utilisation of public funds is not merely an administrative requirement but a moral responsibility of those entrusted with public office. However, instances of funds allocated to flying idle o being diverted towards extraneous purposes continue to be reported across the country. Examine the reasons for under-utilization and mis-utilization of public funds and their implications.

Effectively public funds must be utilized to uphold Public Trust doctrine & governance and ensure Fiscal probity. Yet, CAG has highlighted instances of fiscal laxity.

REASONS FOR UNDER-UTILIZATION/MIS-UTILIZATION:

STRUCTURAL:

FUNCTIONAL:

(D) NFBudget unutilized (LOF)

(G) Transfer of fund without lasting (D) Inadequate public accountability in audits

(D) Inadequate public accountability (EI) - MGNREGA fund diversion

IMPLICATIONS:

Economic Injustice:

Corruption begets corruption -> Welfare schemes ineffective

Social Injustice and Inequality (PAUSSAD)

Caring ahead, principles of profit, transparency and collegiality must be adopted to achieve UPLIFT goal of Ham Rajya