CAG audit into ‘irregularities’ in ‘reconstruction’ of Delhi CM residence: Raj Niwas officials

New Delhi: The Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) of India will conduct a special audit into alleged “irregularities and violations” in the “reconstruction” of Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal’s residence, Raj Niwas officials said on Tuesday.

The Union home ministry has recommended the special CAG audit taking note of a May 24 letter by Lieutenant Governor V K Saxena which pointed out the “reconstruction” “gross and prima facie financial irregularities” in the “reconstruction” of the chief minister’s official residence, they claimed.

No immediate reaction was available from the CM’s office or the ruling Aam Aadmi Party, which has locked horns with the BJP over the issue since it first came to light in April.

No immediate reaction was available from the CM’s office or the ruling Aam Aadmi Party.