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The Delhi Legislative Assembly's Public Accounts Committee conducted a comprehensive meeting to discuss significant CAG reports on air pollution and liquor sales irregularities. Senior officials from multiple departments were present to provide insights and address potential governance challenges. PAC Chairman Ajay Mahawar emphasized the committee's commitment to transparency and accountability in public governance. The meeting also included discussions about implementing a central government audit monitoring system to enhance oversight.

Key Points: Delhi PAC Probes CAG Reports on Pollution and Liquor Policy

  • PAC reviews CAG reports on critical urban governance issues
  • Multiple departments present during comprehensive meeting
  • Transparency and accountability are key focus areas
  • Audit monitoring system to be implemented
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Delhi Assembly's PAC meeting discusses CAG reports on pollution, liquor policy

Delhi Assembly's Public Accounts Committee examines critical CAG reports on air pollution and liquor sales irregularities

"The responsibility of the Public Accounts Committee is not merely to review reports, but to ensure transparency and accountability - Ajay Mahawar, PAC Chairman"

New Delhi, May 22

Reports of the CAG on air pollution and irregularities in liquor sales in the capital were discussed at a meeting of the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) of the Delhi Legislative Assembly on Thursday under the chairmanship of Committee Chief and MLA Ajay Mahawar.

The meeting began with a formal introduction of all committee members, followed by a detailed discussion on the relationship and working procedures between the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) and the PAC.

Members present at the meeting included Arvinder Singh Lovely, Satish Upadhyay, Shikha Rai, Kailash Gahlot, Rajkumar Chauhan, Atishi, Virendra Kadyan, and Kuldeep Kumar. Senior officials in attendance included the Additional Deputy CAG, Secretary of the Health Department, Excise Commissioner, Transport Commissioner, Additional Chief Secretary (Environment), Secretary of the Delhi Assembly, Finance Secretary, and others.

The PAC held a serious discussion on issues highlighted in the CAG reports, such as air pollution, irregularities in liquor sales in the capital, and matters related to health. The committee sought detailed information from various departments to ensure transparency and accountability and deliberated on the future course of action.

Speaking during the meeting, PAC Chairman Ajay Mahawar stated: "The responsibility of the Public Accounts Committee is not merely to review reports, but to ensure transparency and accountability in governance in the public interest. The topics discussed today are directly related to the lives of the common people. We will ensure that meaningful discussions are held on the irregularities raised in the CAG reports and that an honest report is presented in the House.”

Earlier, Delhi Speaker Vijender Gupta said that the legislative Assembly has decided to use the Central Government's Audit Para Monitoring System (APMS) software for effective monitoring of audit paragraphs by the CAG.

Gupta directed the Additional Chief Secretary (Finance) Ashish Chandra Verma to implement the APMS.

In this regard, Dr. Verma had written to Parma Sen, Additional Secretary (Expenditure Department, Ministry of Finance), seeking permission for the Delhi Government to use APMS.

In response, Sen assured that the Delhi government could use the Central Government's APMS until it develops its own system.

- IANS

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Rahul K.
Finally some serious discussion on Delhi's pollution crisis! The CAG report must have shocking revelations. Our children are breathing poison every day while officials keep passing the buck. Hope PAC ensures strict action this time. #CleanAirForDelhi
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Priya M.
The liquor policy irregularities need thorough investigation. Last year's excise scam showed how deep the rot goes. But will anything change? Same politicians, same bureaucracy, same excuses. At least they're using central monitoring software now 🤞
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Amit S.
Good to see cross-party participation in PAC. Pollution affects everyone regardless of political affiliation. But mere discussions won't help - we need concrete action plans with deadlines. Where are the green buses? Where's the waste management system?
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Sunita T.
As a resident near the Ghazipur landfill, I've lost all hope. Every year new committees, new reports, same mountain of garbage burning. When will they implement solutions instead of just discussing problems? 😔
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Vikram J.
The health department's performance is shameful. CAG must have exposed how funds meant for hospitals are being misused. My mother waited 3 months for a simple test at a govt hospital while officials travel in AC cars. System needs complete overhaul!
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Neha P.
Positive step that Delhi is adopting central government's monitoring system. Maybe now we'll get some accountability. But why did it take so long? These basic governance tools should have been implemented years ago. Better late than never I suppose.
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Karan D.
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