Pending CAG Reports to be Presented in Delhi Assembly

The LG Secretariat has prompted Delhi Chief Secretary Dharmendra and Finance Secretary Ashish Chandra Verma to present twelve pending reports from the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) in the Delhi Assembly session scheduled for 26-27 September. These reports span various sectors including state finances, vehicular air pollution, and public health.

The LG Secretariat has directed Delhi Chief Secretary Dharmendra and Finance Secretary Ashish Chandra Verma to present twelve pending reports from the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) in the upcoming Delhi Assembly session on 26-27 September. This action follows communications from the CAG highlighting the need for timely presentation of the reports.

The pending reports, which date back to the period of 2020-2021, cover a range of critical issues such as state finances, prevention of vehicular air pollution, public health infrastructure, and regulation and supply of liquor, among others. The LG Office emphasized the necessity of adhering to constitutional and statutory provisions requiring the prompt presentation of these audit reports.

The CAG has repeatedly asked the Delhi government to ensure these reports are laid before the Assembly. The LG Secretariat has stressed the importance of this process and has forwarded the necessary communications to the Finance Department, GNCTD for urgent action. The session aims to address these delayed reports to uphold transparency and accountability in governance.

(With inputs from agencies.)