A report by the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) has revealed a revenue loss of Rs 2,026 crore to the exchequer due to alleged irregularities in the implementation of the now-scrapped liquor policy of the Delhi government. The leaked CAG report, exclusively accessed by India Today, highlights significant lapses, policy deviations, and violations in issuing licences.
It also mentioned that the policy failed to achieve its intended goals and AAP leaders allegedly benefitted from kickbacks. The report also mentioned that recommendations by the expert panel were disregarded by the Group of Ministers (GoM) led by then-Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia. Cabinet nod and approval by the Lieutenant Governor were also not taken regarding several key decisions, the CAG found.
The report, which is yet to be tabled in the Delhi Assembly, revealed that all entities were allowed to bid despite complaints, and the financial conditions of the bidders were not scrutinised. Even entities reporting losses were granted or their licences were renewed, it said.
Article source: indiatoday.in
