Thane, May 11 (PTI) Twelve village panchayat officials from the Konkan division of the Maharashtra government have been dismissed for alleged mismanagement and misappropriation of funds, a release said here on Wednesday.

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The action was taken by Konkan Divisional Commissioner Vilas Patil following a hearing on February 15, it said.

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The officials against whom action was taken included 11 Sarpanchas and one Deputy Sarpanch.

The Divisional Commissioner also ordered registration of criminal cases against some erring officials, the release said.

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