<h1>Maharashtra investigates fake government resolution authorizing rural development works worth Rs 6.94 crore before elections</h1> The Maharashtra government is investigating a fake government resolution (GR) that authorized rural development works worth Rs 6.94 crore in a district. The forged GR was issued in October, just before the model code of conduct for assembly elections. Based on this fake authorization, 45 infrastructure projects were approved across four administrative areas. The fraud was discovered when contractors sought payment, prompting officials to halt payments and launch a departmental inquiry. The state has since issued circulars directing all district bodies to verify correspondence through official channels and remain vigilant against such forgeries.