The first prosecution witness in the trial of former politician and the Registrar of the University of Fiji, Kamlesh Arya told the court that there was a circular sent out to all Secondary and Primary Schools with regards to the implementation of the Free Education Grants given by Government.
Dr. Brij Lal who was the Permanent Secretary for the Ministry of Education at the time of the incident explained to court that the circular outlined the guidelines for the use of the grant and its specific allocations for the funds.
Lal said that he helped oversee the implementation of the Free Education Grant by government in 2013.
Arya is charged with a count each of abuse of office and general dishonesty causing a loss.
It is alleged that Arya while acting as the School Manager of Bhawani Dayal Memorial Primary School authorised the Free Education Grant worth $116,500 as loans.
The alleged incidents took place between the 1st of January 2014 to the 31st of December, 2014.
The trial will continue before High Court Judge Justice Riyaz Hamza where the second prosecution witness is taking the stand.
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