By the Court.—This petition seeks issuance of a writ in the nature of certiorari for quashing Case Crime No. 0259 of 2015, under Sections 409, 419, 420 I.P.C., Police Station Tarun, District Faizabad.

2. In view of concurrence of the counsel for the parties, this petition is being disposed of at this stage.

3. Perusal of the impugned F.I.R. indicates that the criminal proceedings have been initiated in context of observations made in award dated 16.1.2015 rendered by Lokpal, Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act, Faizabad (for short ‘MGNREGA’), and an order passed by this Court dated 15.5.2015.

4. The award has been placed on record as Annexure 2. In the award, it has been recorded that purportedly, the petitioner and other accused embezzled funds meant for spending in MGNREGA scheme. Certain goods were purchased without maintaining any vouchers/registers. Certain goods allegedly were purchased for which there was no provision under the MGNREGA scheme. Under the circumstances, the petitioner and other accused have committed offence. Criminal proceedings be initiated.

5. Order passed by this Court dated 15.5.2015 is available on record as Annexure 3. The ord