The Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG) report for the year ending March 31, 2020, has unearthed financial lapses in the KHADC including an irregular payment of Rs 1.50 crore by the Council for consultancy services. It has also identified systemic deficiencies and a lack of internal controls in the collection of Professional Tax by the KHADC.
The report was presented on the first day of the council’s budget session on Wednesday. The report recommended an investigation into the selection process of M/s TA Consultancy Services and the individuals responsible for the payment, particularly since the work was carried out by the council’s technical branch.
According to the CAG, M/s TA Consultancy Services, Shillong, submitted an application on October 10, 2018, offering consultancy services for project-related tasks such as preparing Detailed Project Reports (DPRs), monitoring civil works, drafting concept papers, and project execution. However, the offer did not specify rates or terms of engagement.