Shortly after posting in Auraiya, DM Sunil Verma started getting surrounded by controversies. From the MP to the District Panchayat President and the Block Pramukh, they complained about their governance. He was also accused of bribery in the arms license. Complaints about not sitting in office on time also reached the government, but there was no change in their attitude.
Bulldozers run on government shops
Achhalda Block was constructing one and a half dozen shops after major approval, on which DM had got bulldozers run. Block chief Sharad Rana says that the entire process was completed as per the rules. Nevertheless, bulldozers were made to run on government shops, due to which there was a loss of lakhs of rupees in government revenue. Alleged that money was demanded for the shops, on not getting it, bulldozers were sent.
Misuse of six crores of Zila Panchayat
District Panchayat President Kamal Dohra had complained to the government that instead of spending Rs.
crores of contracts canceled
As soon as Auraiya took over the reins, the DM had canceled the contracts worth crores made during the tenure of former District Panchayat President Dipu Singh. It is alleged that after becoming the administrator, those contracts were given to the desired contractors.
Controversy over Auraiya Ratna
There was also a lot of controversy regarding the distribution of Auraiya Ratna. It was alleged that after taking money from some people, he was given the tag of Auraiya Ratna. Many BJP leaders were angry with this attitude of the DM. It was alleged that Auraiya Ratna was given to some people who have no respect in the society. It was ridiculed a lot on social media.
Role in MLC election was doubtful
In the meeting of the District Coordinating Committee, it was feared to influence the MLC elections with the allegation of adopting dictatorial attitude on some officials. The BJP workers had demanded the removal of these officers with immediate effect. DMK was also one of the officials.