Sambalpur: Revealing Corruption in Samlei Temple Project; Temple Administration Fails to Generate Revenue
Funds Allocated for Temple Development Mismanaged
Sambalpur: The Samlei Temple administration is being investigated for mismanagement of funds allocated for the temple’s development. Despite having revenue sources, the authorities have failed to use them effectively. While the administration claims a lack of funds to pay for electricity bills, they have failed to open revenue-generating opportunities.
Revenue Streams Closed
The temple needs ₹3 lakh per month to pay electricity bills. However, the administration has deliberately cut off potential revenue streams.
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Unutilized Shops: A Missed Opportunity
The local government built 65 stores during the project. However, tenants occupy only one shop, while the rest remain empty. The previous administration rented out one shop, but the current authorities have not leased the remaining stores, causing substantial revenue loss. Their refusal to rent these shops prompts questions about their motives. Local residents claim that leasing the shops would provide the temple administration with sufficient funds to cover all ancillary expenses.
Public Demand for Accountability
The community demands transparency and accountability from temple officials. Renting out the shops could provide a consistent revenue stream, protecting the temple’s financial health and effectively addressing current financial issues.
