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Politics
Arunachal CPI Second Day Focuses on Tax & Excise Dept, CAG Audit Findings
✍️ Northeast Today
🗓 13 Oct 2026, 02:46 PM
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The Committee on Public Accounts convened its second day in Arunachal Pradesh, scrutinising the state’s Tax & Excise Department in light of audit observations made by the Comptroller and Auditor General.
The Committee on Public Accounts (CPI) held its second day of hearings in Arunachal Pradesh, concentrating on the state’s Tax & Excise Department. The committee examined the audit findings released by the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG), which highlighted discrepancies in revenue collection and compliance.
During the session, CPI members questioned departmental officials about the measures taken to address the CAG’s recommendations and the steps being implemented to improve transparency and accountability. The committee also reviewed the department’s financial statements and audit reports to assess progress.
The focus of the hearing underscored the importance of adhering to audit directives and ensuring that tax and excise revenues are managed efficiently. CPI members urged the department to expedite corrective actions and strengthen internal controls to prevent future irregularities.
During the session, CPI members questioned departmental officials about the measures taken to address the CAG’s recommendations and the steps being implemented to improve transparency and accountability. The committee also reviewed the department’s financial statements and audit reports to assess progress.
The focus of the hearing underscored the importance of adhering to audit directives and ensuring that tax and excise revenues are managed efficiently. CPI members urged the department to expedite corrective actions and strengthen internal controls to prevent future irregularities.