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Report No. 23 of 2013 - Compliance Audit on Autonomous Bodies, Union Government(Civil)

Date on which Report Tabled:
Fri 13 Dec, 2013
Date of sending the report to Government:
Government Type:
Union
Union Department
Civil
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Sector General Sector Ministries and Constitutional Bodies

Overview

In 2011-12, there were 354 central autonomous bodies whose accounts were to be certified under Section 19(2) and 20(1) of the CAG's (DPC) Act 1971. Government of India released Rs.36247.97 crore towards grants/loans to 222 central autonomous bodies during 2011-12. Information in respect of 132 central autonomous bodies was not furnished by the concerned ministries. Accounts for 2011-12 for 354 central autonomous bodies were to be made available for audit by 30 June 2012 and audited accounts were to be placed before the Parliament by 31 December 2012. Of these, accounts of 155 central autonomous bodies were submitted for audit within the stipulated time. The accounts of 18 central autonomous bodies were not submitted for audit by the concerned organisation as of December 2012.

Concluding an agreement without ensuring parties financial capabilities coupled with injudicious decision to make 90 per cent payment to the firm on submission of drawings, led to non establishment of the project even after lapse of seven years, rendering the expenditure of Rs.5.82 crore unfruitful. The objective of supplying disease free P. monodon seed to Indian shrimp farmers also remains unachieved.

The Asiatic Society, Kolkata, extended undue benefits of Rs.3.09 crore to its employees, which were inconsistent with the provisions of the Sixth Pay Commission recommendations and Modified Assured Career Progression Scheme. Further, it routinely extended the services of staff beyond superannuation age.All India Institute of Medical Sciences reimbursed learning resource allowance to its faculty members and Group A officers in violation of instructions of the Ministry.

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