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GST oversight lacks: CAG report highlights CBIC shortcomings
By Suchitra Mukherjee, New Delhi, December 18: The Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG) presented a compliance audit report on Goods and Services Tax (GST) for the year ended March 2023, highlighting several issues with the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC)'s oversight. The report, divided into four chapters, reveals inadequate mechanisms for monitoring Composition Levy Scheme taxpayers and issues with GST payment and return filing oversight.
CAG picks holes in Maharashtra govt's use of borrowed funds, internal debt
Nagpur, Dec 14: The Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG) has picked holes in the utilisation of borrowed funds by the Maharashtra government on capital assets, use of internal debt and also in debt servicing in the year 2024-25.
Chandrababu Naidu cooked growth figures to deceive people: Jagan
Hyderabad, Dec 9: Former Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Y. S. Jagan Mohan Reddy on Tuesday claimed that the TDP-led coalition government in the state cooked the figures to deceive the people into believing that the State’s economy is booming.
Odisha: CAG finds poor fund utilisation, falling enrolment in schools
Bhubaneswar, Dec 9: The Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG) report has unearthed major shortcomings in the planning, infrastructure, use of funds, and educational access in the state during the period 2018-19 to 2022-23.
Low revenue growth, rising debt is Chandrababu Naidu's vision, says Jagan
Amaravati, Nov 16: Former Chief Minister and YSR Congress Party president Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy has criticised the TDP-led coalition government over its performance, saying low revenue growth, low capex and rising debt is the vision of Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu.
Ashok Gehlot criticise PM Modi over Bihar Dy CM's 'fake' degree
Patna, Oct 9: Former Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot on Thursday launched a sharp attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi, accusing him of shielding BJP leaders facing serious corruption allegations, including Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary, who has been accused of possessing a fake educational certificate.
Jagan accuses CM Naidu of turning Andhra into 'number one' state in spurious liquor
Amaravati, Oct 5: Former Chief Minister Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy on Sunday accused Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu of turning Andhra Pradesh into the number one state in the spurious liquor trade.
CAG report flags financial irregularities in Odisha Welfare and Development programmes
Bhubaneswar, Sep 24: The Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG) has unearthed massive financial irregularities, suspected misappropriation, and shocking lapses in the execution of key welfare and development programmes in Odisha.
Highly condemnable: Union Minister Pralhad Joshi slams Siddaramaiah's govt over increased registration charges for property
Hubballi, September 1: Union Minister of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution Pralhad Joshi slammed Siddaramaiah's Karnataka government over increased registration charges for properties. Joshi calls this move "highly condemnable" and sought the withdrawal of this hike.
Unscientific guarantees have swallowed K'taka's revenue, claims Pralhad Joshi
Bengaluru, Aug 20: Union Minister for Food, Public Distribution and Civil Supplies Pralhad Joshi on Wednesday asserted that the Congress-led government in Karnataka has swallowed up the state's revenue through its five unscientific guarantee schemes.
CAG warns govt is pushing K'taka towards debt trap, says LoP Ashoka
Bengaluru, Aug 20: Commenting on the Comptroller and Auditor General’s (CAG) findings regarding Karnataka's economy, the Leader of the Opposition (LoP) R. Ashoka stated on Wednesday that the central auditor's report has laid bare the extent of Karnataka’s financial decline under the poor financial management of the self-proclaimed economic expert, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah.
To finance guarantees K'taka govt availed Rs 37,000 cr loan more than last year: CAG
Bengaluru, Aug 20: The Comptroller and Auditor General's (CAG) report has revealed that the five guarantee schemes implemented by the government of Karnataka accounted for 15 per cent of Revenue Expenditure for the year 2023-24. It further underlined that to finance the guarantees, the state government availed Rs 37,000 crore loan more than the previous year and reduced capital expenditure (Capex).
Record 3 Bills passed in first 5 months of BJP govt: Delhi CM Rekha Gupta
New Delhi, Aug 11: Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Monday said that the government has achieved a new milestone by passing three significant bills within just five months of its tenure.
Why is economy in a free-fall?: KT Rama Rao slams Telangana govt's 'incompetence'
Hyderabad, August 11: BRS working President KT Rama Rao on Monday cited a Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) report and alleged that Telangana's economy is "crumbling under the weight of Congress incompetence" and asked "why is the economy in a free-fall?"
Why is economy in a free-fall?: KT Rama Rao slams Telangana govt's 'incompetence'
New Delhi, August 11: BRS working President KT Rama Rao on Monday cited a Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) report and alleged that Telangana's economy is "crumbling under the weight of Congress incompetence" and asked "why is the economy in a free-fall?"
Congress driving Telangana into debt trap, says KTR
Hyderabad, Aug 11: Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) working president K.T. Rama Rao has alleged that the Congress government headed by Revanth Reddy is driving Telangana into a debt trap.
CAG report debate: Delhi CM Rekha Gupta slams previous AAP govt for betraying workers
New Delhi, Aug 8: Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Friday launched a scathing attack on the previous AAP government for making hollow announcements on workers' welfare without translating them into meaningful action.
CM Rekha Gupta to table two CAG reports in Delhi Assembly today during monsoon session
New Delhi, Aug 4: In a key development on the first day of the Monsoon Session of the Delhi Assembly, Chief Minister Rekha Gupta will table two significant reports from the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) of India before the House on Monday.
Two CAG reports, education bill lined up as Delhi Assembly session begins tomorrow
New Delhi, Aug 3: Apart from the education bill, Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta is expected to table two CAG reports in the Delhi Assembly during the Monsoon Session starting on Monday, said a leader of the ruling BJP.
Bihar: Samrat Choudhary blames Tejashwi Yadav for CAG scam of Rs 70,877cr
Patna, July 30: Hours after the Leader of the Opposition, Tejashwi Yadav, blamed the Nitish Kumar-led NDA government for the alleged CAG scam of Rs 70,877 crore, Deputy Chief Minister and Finance Minister Samrat Choudhary blamed the former Bihar deputy CM for the irregularities.
Pawan Khera alleges Rs 70,800 crore scam in Bihar, blames NDA govt
Patna, July 30: Veteran Congress leader and party's Media and Publicity Department Chairman, Pawan Khera, on Wednesday, launched a scathing attack on the Nitish Kumar-led NDA government in Bihar, alleging a massive Rs 70,877 crore scam following revelations in the latest Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) report.
CAG report on inventory management in SAIL tabled in Parliament
New Delhi, July 30: Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) of India on Performance Audit on 'Inventory Management in SAIL' was presented in Parliament on Tuesday.
Bihar govt denies Rs 70,000 crore scam allegation, calls it 'normal' accounting process
Patna, July 29: Amid mounting pressure from the opposition over alleged financial irregularities flagged in the CAG report, the Nitish Kumar-led Bihar government has issued a formal clarification, denying any scam in the non-submission of Utilisation Certificates (UCs) amounting to Rs 70,877 crore.
Bihar Govt failed to submit utilisation certificates of projects worth over Rs 70,000 crore: CAG
Patna, July 25: The Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) in its report stated that the Bihar government has failed to submit utilisation certificates (UCs) for projects worth Rs 70,877 crore, raising concerns that funds might be 'misused'.
Off-budget borrowings may lead to debt trap, CAG warns Maha govt
Mumbai, July 18: The Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) of India in its report on Maharashtra State Finances for the year 2023-24 has said that 'off-budget borrowings' (OBBs) affect state's fiscal transparency.
CAG raps Maha govt over toll waiver on Mumbai-Pune expressway during Covid-19
Mumbai, July 18: The Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG) on compliance audit has made a scathing observation over the "irregular" revenue waiver by the Maharashtra government of Rs 71.07 crore to the toll operator on the Mumbai-Pune Expressway for a period during the lockdown as a result of Covid-19 pandemic, officials said on Friday.
Parliament panel reviews UIDAI functioning, to examine Aadhaar issues in detail
New Delhi, July 17: The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) of Parliament which met on Thursday morning to review the functioning of the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI), based on the CAG Report of 2021.
AAP leaders will face action for scams exposed by CAG reports: Delhi CM Rekha Gupta
New Delhi, June 6: Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), which indulged in "wrongdoings" while in power in the national capital, will surely face legal action on scams which have been exposed by the CAG report, Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta said on Friday.
CAG reports, e-business highlights of Delhi Assembly's 100 days: Speaker Vijender Gupta
New Delhi, June 2: Tabling of CAG reports, steps towards paperless functioning, green measures and restoration of parliamentary conventions in the Delhi Assembly were highlighted by Speaker Vijender Gupta as the legislature’s key achievements in its first 100 days.
Delhi Assembly's PAC meeting discusses CAG reports on pollution, liquor policy
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.
Delhi Assembly Speaker calls for timely action on CAG reports
New Delhi, April 11: Aiming to promote transparency, Delhi Assembly Speaker Vijender Gupta on Friday called for taking timely action on audit observations that shed light on the performance of the city government.
CAG report flags serious irregularities in AAP govt, biggest scam in liquor policy: PAC chief
New Delhi, April 9: The Comptroller and Auditor (CAG) report, tabled in the Delhi Assembly recently, flags serious irregularities in the functioning of Arvind Kejriwal government at first glance and points to corruption at various levels in several departments including the Excise policy, said the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) president Ajay Mahawar.
Odisha: CAG unearths irregularities in management of OMBADC funds
Bhubaneswar, April 2: The Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG) has unearthed massive irregularities in the management of funds of Odisha Mineral Bearing Areas Development Corporation (OMBADC), set up in 2014 for undertaking tribal welfare and area development works in the mining-affected areas of the state.
Not a Single Line of Corruption Found: AAP's Gopal Rai after Delhi Govt tables CAG Report on Pollution
New Delhi, April 2: AAP MLA and former environment minister of Delhi Gopal Rai has defended the Aam Aadmi Party's government in the national capital noting that the recent report from the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) on the 'Prevention of Air Pollution from Vehicles.' that was tabled in the Assemby did not include any references to "corruption."
CAG report highlights gaps in vehicular pollution testing, enforcement
New Delhi, April 1: The Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) report on 'Prevention of Air Pollution from Vehicles', presented in the Delhi Assembly on Tuesday, has highlighted major irregularities in pollution testing and enforcement measures, raising concerns over the reliability of the system.
Delhi: CAG report flags discrepancies in controlling vehicular emission, PUC certification in AAP govt
New Delhi, April 1: Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta tabled the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) report on 'Performance Audit on Prevention and Mitigation of Vehicular Air Pollution in Delhi' in the Assembly on Tuesday.
Delhi: CAG report on air pollution points to data shortage, discrepancy
New Delhi, April 1: Discrepancies in Pollution Under Control (PUC) certification system, lack of data on vehicles' emission load and shortage of public transport buses were flagged as key reasons for the city's toxic air in a CAG report on pollution tabled by Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Tuesday in Delhi Legislative Assembly.
CAG report revealing many uncomfortable secrets of AAP regime: BJP
New Delhi, April 1: The stage is set for fiery exchange of words between the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and Opposition AAP, even as the Chief Minister Rekha Gupta prepares to table Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) report on air pollution in the national capital.
'Pothole-free roads before monsoon is our goal,' says Delhi CM Rekha Gupta as she inspects Ring Road
New Delhi, April 1: Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta visited the Ring Road at Samaypur to inspect the ongoing road construction work and inaugurate the project, which is being constructed at a cost of Rs 12.5 crore.
Delhi Assembly to hold two-day discussion on CAG report on 'Prevention of Air Pollution from Vehicles'
New Delhi, March 31: There will be a two-day discussion in the Delhi Assembly on the CAG report on 'Prevention of Air Pollution from Vehicles, ' which will be tabled in the House on April 1, said Speaker Vijender Gupta.