THE JHARKHAND STORY NETWORK
Daltonganj, April 11: A three-member team on Friday verified payments made through seven bank accounts linked to a handful of police officials, including two deceased, and found no irregularities in transactions routed via the district treasury office in Daltonganj.
The verification exercise comes at a time when treasury operations across Jharkhand are under increased scrutiny following reports of alleged irregular withdrawals in some districts. Against this backdrop, the clean report from Daltonganj has brought relief to officials here.
Payments found legitimate after detailed scrutiny
Sources said there were initial doubts regarding a few high-value payments processed through the treasury. However, a detailed and meticulous verification established that all transactions were proper, due, and legitimate.
The doubts were cleared after officials confirmed that the payments included ex gratia relief granted to families of martyred police personnel, as well as the disbursement of long-pending arrears. In such cases, ex gratia payments include salary and benefits up to the date the deceased would have retired, which can sometimes raise suspicion when payments continue after death.
A senior member of the verification panel, requesting anonymity, said the verification covered seven bank accounts across three different years — 2021, 2024, and 2025 — all linked to a few police personnel, including two who were martyred. The officer emphasised that no discrepancies were found during the scrutiny.
Relief in office; statewide checks continue
On Saturday, a visit to the district treasury office revealed an upbeat atmosphere among employees, many of whom expressed relief over the findings. Officials said the clean verification has reinforced confidence in the functioning of the treasury, even as checks continue elsewhere in the state. Some staff members also remarked that any wrongdoing detected in other districts should be dealt with strictly.
Heightened checks after treasury scam reports
The verification in Daltonganj is part of a broader exercise initiated amid reports of a treasury scam in Jharkhand, where alleged irregular withdrawals and questionable transactions in certain districts triggered concern. The state government has since intensified monitoring, ordering verification of records and payments across multiple treasury offices to ensure transparency and accountability in the handling of public funds.
While no discrepancies have been found in Daltonganj so far, officials indicated that similar verification drives may continue in other districts as part of the wider crackdown.
