Defalcation or loss in money or stores to be reported by the executive authority

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(1) Whenever any defalcation or loss in money or stores of any local authority or authority, body or institution administering the local fund caused due to misappropriation, theft or natural calamities is detected, the fact shall be promptly reported by the authority to the Director giving in detail the circumstances which led to such defalcation or loss.
(2) On receipt of a report under sub-section (1), the Director shall immediately conduct or cause to conduct a special audit of the accounts and transactions of that authority: Provided that nothing in this section shall prevent the executive authority from initiating criminal proceedings against any person suspected of, or involved in, any defalcation or loss of money or stores.

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