Archive · 26 Jul 2026
CAG Report Accuses TMC of Inflating Amphan Loss
The Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG) has released a report stating that the previous TMC government in West Bengal inflated the projected loss from Cyclone Amphan to get more money for relief.
The report says the numbers were not realistic and there was no proof to support them.
It also found that some people got compensation more than once, which shows problems in how the money was given out.
The cyclone hit 16 districts in West Bengal on May 20, 2020, and caused a lot of damage and 99 deaths.
The CAG report points out that the government did not explain why they increased the compensation for partially damaged houses and that there were many cases where the same person got paid more than once.
The CAG report accuses the TMC government of inflating the projected loss from Cyclone Amphan to secure higher central relief assistance.
The report highlights discrepancies in compensation amounts and the lack of substantiating evidence for the projected loss.
There were cases where the same individual received compensation more than once, indicating lapses in the beneficiary selection process.
The bank account numbers mentioned in the consumer list and the bank transaction records were found to be inconsistent in 1,44,175 transactions, totaling Rs 125.07 crore.
The cyclone hit 16 districts of West Bengal on May 20, 2020, causing extensive damage and 99 deaths.
- Who
- The Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG) and the previous TMC government led by Mamata Banerjee.
- What
- The CAG report accuses the TMC government of inflating the projected loss from Cyclone Amphan to secure higher central relief assistance.
- When
- The report was tabled on Saturday, and the cyclone hit on May 20, 2020.
- Where
- West Bengal, India.
- Why
- To highlight discrepancies in the loss projection and compensation distribution process.
TMC Government's Perspective
CAG's Findings
Inflated Loss Projection
TMC Government's Perspective
The TMC government maintains that the loss projections were accurate and necessary for adequate relief.
CAG's Findings
The CAG report states that the loss projections were inflated and unrealistic, lacking substantiating evidence.
Compensation Amounts
TMC Government's Perspective
The TMC government argues that the increased compensation for partially damaged houses was justified.
CAG's Findings
The CAG report highlights discrepancies in compensation amounts and the lack of clarification from the state government.
Multiple Compensations
TMC Government's Perspective
The TMC government may claim that the multiple compensations were due to administrative errors.
CAG's Findings
The CAG report indicates serious lapses in the beneficiary selection process and lack of controls to prevent multiple payments.
- Date of Cyclone
- May 20, 2020
- Affected Districts
- 16 districts of West Bengal
- Death Toll
- 99 people
- Total Compensation Discrepancy
- Rs 125.07 crore
- Number of Discrepant Transactions
- 1,44,175
- Worst Affected District
- South 24 Parganas