- KOHIMA — In Nagaland, 29 cases of misappropriation, losses, thefts, etc., across
various departments, involving government money to the tune of INR 351.31
crore, were reported till March 31, 2023—on which final action was pending.
- This was stated in the state finances audit report of the Comptroller and
Auditor General (CAG) of India for the year ended March 31, 2023, which was
laid during the sixth session of the 14th Nagaland Legislative Assembly on
March 8.
- According to the report, the state financial rules lay down detailed
instructions regarding responsibility for losses sustained through fraud or
negligence of individuals, loss or destruction of government property, and
reporting thereof to the police or principal accountant general.
- The report stated that out of the INR 351.31 crore, four cases involving
INR 25.76 crore were reportedly pending in the court of law as of March 31,
2023.
- Citing information furnished by the Directorate of Investigation of
Nagaland Lokayukta, the report stated that there are nine cases of loss to
government due to theft, misappropriation, loss of government materials etc.,
involving INR 118.09 crore, out of which an amount of INR 6.58 crore has been
recovered.
Summary of
department-wise break-up of pending cases:
