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Unrecovered cost of Rs 38,500 cr: Govt orders CAG audit of discoms
Delhi Government Orders CAG Audit on Unrecovered Costs
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Samachar Pathshala Desk
Published 3 Jul 2026 · 1 min
The Delhi government has requested a comprehensive audit from the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) in response to alleged unrecovered costs of Rs 38,500 crore since the privatization of power distribution.
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General Studies Paper IIGeneral Studies Paper III
Importance of CAG Audits in Financial Accountability
CAG audits can reveal systemic issues in public finance and governance, impacting policy direction and accountability mechanisms.
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