Archive · 15 Sep 2026
Delhi BJP says PAC chief may seek probe into leaks
Delhi’s Public Accounts Committee is checking how public money was spent on several construction projects.
The Delhi BJP said committee Chairman Ajay Mahawar may ask the Assembly Speaker for an inquiry.
This would concern information from the committee’s meetings appearing on social media.
Mahawar said people who leaked or politicised the information should face action.
The committee is examining construction of staff quarters costing about Rs 60 crore.
It is also checking work at Arvind Kejriwal’s former official home.
The CAG raised questions about construction rates, approvals and an expansion of the building.
The committee is trying to determine who approved the extra spending and why.
Delhi BJP said PAC Chairman Ajay Mahawar may approach Speaker Vijender Gupta over leaked committee proceedings.
Mahawar demanded action against those who allegedly leaked, circulated or politicised the proceedings on social media.
The PAC is examining issues including staff-quarter construction costing about Rs 60 crore.
The committee is reviewing CAG findings on renovations to Arvind Kejriwal’s former official residence, known as “Sheesh Mahal”.
The CAG cited increased construction area and questioned additional costs, including about Rs 18.88 crore and Rs 45.90 lakh for curtains.
- Who
- Delhi BJP, PAC Chairman Ajay Mahawar, Assembly Speaker Vijender Gupta and the Public Accounts Committee are involved.
- What
- The PAC chief may seek an inquiry into the alleged leaking and circulation of the committee’s proceedings.
- When
- The Delhi BJP made the statement on Monday; the report was tabled in the Assembly in 2025 after a gap since 2008-09.
- Where
- The matter concerns the Delhi Assembly, social media and construction projects in Delhi, including Civil Lines.
- Why
- Mahawar said an inquiry and action were needed against those who made confidential proceedings public or gave them a political colour.
- Committee
- Delhi Assembly Public Accounts Committee
- Committee chairman
- Ajay Mahawar, MLA from Ghonda
- Potential inquiry target
- Leaking, public circulation and alleged politicisation of PAC proceedings
- Staff-quarter project
- Construction costing around Rs 60 crore
- Construction-area change
- The CAG said the area increased from around 1,397 square metres to 1,905 square metres
- Additional financial implication
- Around Rs 18.88 crore
- Curtain expenditure
- The CAG mentioned expenditure of around Rs 45.90 lakh