
The Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG) has reported significant irregularities in the distribution of 2017 Malda flood relief funds to the Calcutta High Court. The report highlights procedural lapses, inadequate documentation, and weak verification in beneficiary selection and fund disbursement. The CAG found discrepancies between beneficiaries who received payments and those who underwent joint inspections or were on the approved priority list, suggesting potential payments to ineligible individuals or those without claims.
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