Held, various levels of accountability were provided under the scheme. Firstly, the MP concerned recommends works and the decision making power in regard to technical, financial, administrative sanctions accorded under the scheme, vests in the district level functionaries. Secondly, Parliament has the power to enquire and take appropriate action against the erring members and both Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha have set up Standing Committee to monitor the works under the Scheme. Thirdly, the Guidelines also provides that the Scheme has to be implemented with the co-ordination of various authorities and subject to the supervision and control of the nodal Ministry. Fourthly, the Scheme does not override any powers vested in the State Government or the local authority. Thus, there has been a close coordination between the authorities, namely, the Central Government, State Government and the District Authorities. Fifthly, the MPLAD Scheme is effectively controlled and implemented by the District Authority in the case of Panchayats and Commissioners/Chief Executive Officers, in the case of Municipalities and Corporations with adequate safeguards under the guidelines.
