Garhwal Motor Owners Union Limited (GMOU) has approached police over an alleged ₹1.81 crore financial irregularity involving forged applications and vouchers at its headquarters in Kotdwar. The organisation has requested an investigation, registration of an FIR and strict action against those found responsible.
GMOU Joint Secretary Nitin Rawat submitted the complaint to the deputy superintendent of police. It seeks an investigation into alleged embezzlement during the financial years 2022-23, 2023-24 and 2024-25.
The complaint says the company’s internal inquiry found that approximately ₹1.81 crore was withdrawn from GMOU funds using allegedly fabricated documents. The alleged withdrawals were shown as payments based on false names, vehicle owners’ records and expenses that did not actually exist.
The allegations have not been established in court. Police action and any criminal case will depend on the investigation and evidence gathered by the authorities.
Reports cite financial irregularities
GMOU’s inquiry committee referred to the alleged irregularities in a report dated 17 September 2026. A report by the special chief accounts officer dated 6 October 2026 also recorded financial irregularities, according to the complaint.
The complaint alleges that several former office-bearers, officers and employees were involved. It names the former chairman, the then general manager, the then assistant accounts officer, the then accounts clerk, the then cashier and the then station in-charge as having a suspected role in the matter.
The complaint separately states that around ₹1.81 crore in financial irregularities was detected during 2022-23. It also alleges that ₹3.85 crore was misappropriated during 2023-24 and 2024-25. These figures appear in the complaint as separate period-wise allegations.
The reported case follows an earlier alleged fraud detected in March 2025, which the organisation says was carried out in a similar manner. The available information does not establish whether the latest complaint and the earlier case involve the same transactions or the same legal proceedings.
Separate land-related FIR
A day before the latest complaint was submitted, Kotdwar police registered an FIR after a Circle Officer’s inquiry into the alleged disposal of GMOU land. That matter is separate from the alleged forged-voucher withdrawals described in the new complaint.
The latest request now places the alleged financial transactions before the police for formal examination. Investigators would need to verify the documents, payment records, names used in the applications and the roles of the people identified in the complaint.
Conclusion
GMOU has asked police to investigate alleged withdrawals linked to forged vouchers and fictional expenses. The allegations, including the ₹1.81 crore figure for 2022-23 and ₹3.85 crore claimed for 2023-24 and 2024-25, remain subject to official investigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. What is GMOU seeking from police?
GMOU is seeking an investigation, registration of an FIR and strict action against those found responsible.
Q. Where did the alleged financial irregularities occur?
The complaint concerns GMOU’s headquarters in Kotdwar.
Q. How was the alleged money withdrawn?
The complaint alleges that forged applications and vouchers were used to show payments based on false names, vehicle owners’ records and fictional expenses.
Q. Which financial years are covered by the complaint?
The complaint covers the financial years 2022-23, 2023-24 and 2024-25.
Q. What figures are mentioned in the complaint?
It cites approximately ₹1.81 crore in alleged irregularities during 2022-23 and ₹3.85 crore in alleged misappropriation during 2023-24 and 2024-25.
Q. Who has submitted the complaint?
GMOU Joint Secretary Nitin Rawat submitted it to the deputy superintendent of police.
Q. Is there another case involving GMOU?
Yes. Kotdwar police registered a separate FIR following an inquiry into the alleged disposal of GMOU land.
