The Delhi High Court will consider whether Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) reports can be disclosed publicly before being presented in the Assembly. The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has called for a special Assembly session to table these reports ahead of the upcoming Delhi elections. The matter holds significance as it could influence public opinion during the election period. The court’s decision is awaited on this crucial issue.
The Delhi Secretariat stated that presenting Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) reports at this stage would serve no purpose since the legislative assembly session concludes in February. It emphasized that the Speaker’s authority to convene assembly sittings is an internal matter, falling beyond the scope of judicial scrutiny. This aligns with the assembly’s procedural independence and established practices.
The Delhi High Court Today (Dec 2) said it will hear on December 9 a plea by the city’s opposition leaders seeking a direction to place Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) reports related to liquor duty, pollution and finance before the Assembly. Justice Sanjeev Narula on Monday deferred hearing on the petition while noting that the pleadings in the case were not yet complete.
BJP MLAs Plea Seeking CAG Reports In Assembly
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Today, On 29th October, the Delhi High Court asked the AAP government to respond to BJP MLAs’ request for 12 pending CAG reports on issues like liquor duty. The petitioners accuse the government of withholding these documents, hampering transparency and accountability. The case will be heard on December 9, highlighting ongoing political tensions.