West Bengal government tables 28 pending CAG reports, accusing previous Trinamool Congress government of "constitutional lapse"
The new BJP government in West Bengal tabled 28 long-pending Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) reports in the Assembly, covering fiscals 2020-21 to 2024-25. State Finance Minister Swapan Dasgupta accused the previous Trinamool Congress (TMC) dispensation of a "constitutional lapse" for not presenting these reports earlier. A special Assembly session is planned to discuss the findings, which include deficiencies in the Swasthya Sathi health insurance scheme, such as excess payments to private hospitals, and irregularities in Cyclone Amphan relief works, like exaggerated damage assessments and multiple payments to beneficiaries. The reports are expected to provide a "true picture" of the State's finances and explain the reasons behind West Bengal's debt burden of over ₹8 lakh crore.
Key Points
- The West Bengal BJP government tabled 28 pending CAG reports in the Assembly, covering fiscals 2020-21 to 2024-25.
- The Finance Minister accused the previous TMC government of a "constitutional lapse" for not tabling these reports earlier.
- CAG reports flagged deficiencies in the Swasthya Sathi health insurance scheme and irregularities in Cyclone Amphan relief and restoration works.
- A special Assembly session will be convened to discuss the findings, which are expected to reveal the true financial picture of the State and reasons for its debt burden.
Exam Facts
- 28 pending CAG reports were tabled in the West Bengal Assembly.
- Reports cover fiscals 2020-21 to 2024-25.
- State Finance Minister is Swapan Dasgupta.
- West Bengal's debt burden is stated to be over ₹8 lakh crore.
- Schemes mentioned: Swasthya Sathi, Cyclone Amphan relief.
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