Archive · 26 Jul 2026
Bengal Govt Tables 28 CAG Reports
The Bengal government, now led by the BJP, has presented 28 long-overdue CAG reports in the Assembly.
These reports cover the years from 2020-21 to 2024-25 and point out several issues with the previous TMC government's handling of relief efforts after Cyclone Amphan.
The CAG found that the damage assessments were too high and that some people got multiple payments.
The reports also mention problems with other schemes like Sasthya Sathi and Samagra Siksha Mission.
The BJP government plans to hold a special session to discuss these findings, saying it's important to be open about any mistakes made.
The BJP government tabled 28 long-pending CAG reports in the Assembly, alleging a constitutional lapse by the previous TMC government.
The reports highlight irregularities in post-Cyclone Amphan relief and restoration works, including exaggerated damage assessments and multiple payments to beneficiaries.
The CAG found that the number of families enrolled in the Sasthya Sathi scheme was 10% higher than the number of families holding Ration Cards.
Delays in elections and financial statements in Urban Local Bodies (ULBs) affected their finances and ability to receive grants.
The Samagra Siksha Mission faced delays in fund releases and execution of works, leading to surrendered funds and restricted scope.
- Who
- Bengal Government (BJP), Previous TMC Government
- What
- Tabling of 28 CAG reports highlighting irregularities in various government schemes and projects
- When
- The reports cover the period from 2020-21 to 2024-25
- Where
- West Bengal, India
- Why
- To address the constitutional lapse by the previous TMC government and discuss the findings of the CAG reports
BJP Government
TMC Government
Presentation of CAG Reports
BJP Government
The BJP government has tabled 28 long-pending CAG reports in the Assembly, alleging a constitutional lapse by the previous TMC government for not presenting them earlier.
TMC Government
The TMC government did not present the CAG reports during their tenure, which the BJP government now criticizes as a constitutional lapse.
Irregularities in Relief and Restoration Works
BJP Government
The CAG reports highlight serious irregularities in the post-Cyclone Amphan relief and restoration works, including exaggerated damage assessments and multiple payments to beneficiaries.
TMC Government
The TMC government has not provided any documents to justify the changes in grant amounts for partially damaged houses, as noted by the CAG.
- Number of CAG Reports Tabled
- 28
- Period Covered by Reports
- 2020-21 to 2024-25
- Cyclone Amphan Landfall Date
- May 20, 2020
- Districts Affected by Cyclone Amphan
- 16
- Excess Amount Disbursed Due to Irregularities
- Rs 18.07 crore
- Number of Beneficiaries Receiving Multiple Payments
- 9,226
- Percentage of Families Enrolled in Sasthya Sathi Scheme
- 10% higher than families holding Ration Cards
- Amount of Funds Surrendered Due to Non-Execution of Works
- Rs 395 crore
- Amount of Scheme Funds Not Received Due to Inefficiencies
- Rs 2,428 crore