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Haryana taps Rs 148.9 crore emergency fund for road works, CAG calls it irregular
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 05 Sep 2026, 06:05 AM
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The Haryana government withdrew Rs 148.9 crore from its emergency fund to finance road projects, a move the Comptroller and Auditor General described as irregular and avoidable.
The state of Haryana has drawn Rs 148.9 crore from its emergency contingency fund to meet the cash requirements of ongoing road construction projects. The allocation, announced by the state finance department, is intended to accelerate completion of several highway and district‑level stretches that have faced funding delays.
In a recent audit report, the Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG) flagged the withdrawal as "irregular and avoidable," noting that the expenditure could have been covered through the regular budgetary provisions. The CAG's observation highlights a breach of fiscal discipline, as emergency funds are meant for unforeseen crises rather than planned infrastructure spending.
State officials have not yet responded to the CAG's criticism, but the audit may prompt a review of Haryana's financial management practices. Analysts suggest that stricter adherence to budgetary norms could prevent similar controversies and ensure transparent use of public resources.
In a recent audit report, the Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG) flagged the withdrawal as "irregular and avoidable," noting that the expenditure could have been covered through the regular budgetary provisions. The CAG's observation highlights a breach of fiscal discipline, as emergency funds are meant for unforeseen crises rather than planned infrastructure spending.
State officials have not yet responded to the CAG's criticism, but the audit may prompt a review of Haryana's financial management practices. Analysts suggest that stricter adherence to budgetary norms could prevent similar controversies and ensure transparent use of public resources.