CAG: Liquor policy irregularities caused loss of Rs 2,027 crore to Delhi

Saturday, 11 January 2025
A CAG report has identified major irregularities in Delhi's excise policy from 2017 to 2021, costing the exchequer Rs 2,027 crore. Key issues include unauthorized pricing discretion for liquor manufacturers, lack of quality control, and ignored expert recommendations, leading to political criticisms against the AAP government.

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