Lt Governor Criticizes Delay in Tabling 11 CAG Reports in Delhi Assembly

Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena has raised concerns over the delayed tabling of 11 Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) reports in the Delhi Assembly. The reports, which cover issues such as state finances and pollution mitigation, have been pending with the Delhi Finance Minister. Saxena called this delay a violation of constitutional obligations.

Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena has criticized the delay in tabling 11 Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) reports in the Delhi Assembly, describing it as a 'clear violation' of constitutional and legal provisions, according to Raj Niwas officials.

In a letter to Speaker Ram Niwas Goel, Saxena highlighted the 'gross dereliction of constitutional obligations' by the Delhi government for not presenting the pending CAG reports, which include issues like state finances, pollution mitigation, and the regulation and supply of liquor. Some of these reports have been pending since 2022.

Saxena urged Goel to ensure that necessary steps are taken to present all pending reports in the next assembly session. He emphasized that failing to table these reports undermines democratic accountability and avoids legislative scrutiny. The Congress party has also criticized the AAP-led Delhi government over this issue.