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Delhi High Court Criticizes AAP Government Over Handling of CAG Report on Liquor Policy

 The Delhi High Court on Monday expressed strong disapproval of the AAP government’s handling of the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) report on the controversial liquor policy. The court noted that the government appeared to “drag its feet to avoid the Assembly session,” raising questions about its intent and accountability.



“The timeline is stark. You’ve delayed the process to avoid the session from happening,” the court remarked. It further criticized the government for the delay in forwarding the report to the Lieutenant Governor (LG) and Assembly Speaker, stating that such actions cast doubt on the government’s bona fides.

Concerns Over Excise Policy

The CAG report, made public on Saturday, highlighted significant lapses in the now-scrapped excise policy. It estimated a loss of ₹2,026 crore to the exchequer, attributing this to alleged irregularities in the policy’s implementation. The report revealed that licenses were granted to bidders despite their financial losses, raising concerns about the decision-making process under the then-Arvind Kejriwal-led government.

The CAG further alleged that while Delhi residents bore the financial burden of these lapses, leaders of the AAP government allegedly benefitted through “kickbacks.”

Government’s Response

The Delhi government responded to the court’s observations by questioning the practicality of convening an Assembly session with elections around the corner. However, the court emphasized the importance of transparency and timely action in matters of public interest.

A Question of Accountability

The CAG report underscores serious concerns about governance and financial prudence in implementing the excise policy. With allegations of significant losses and misconduct, the issue is likely to remain at the forefront of political and judicial scrutiny in the coming weeks.

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