CAG Report Alleges ₹2,002 Crore Loss in Delhi's Liquor Policy Under AAP Government

The audit highlights policy mismanagement, financial irregularities, and licensing violations during the AAP's tenure, sparking political clashes in the Delhi Assembly.

The Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) report flagged a ₹2,002.68 crore revenue loss due to Delhi's 2021-2022 excise policy, citing weak policy framework and deficient implementation.
Major losses included ₹941 crore from non-conforming liquor shop locations, ₹890 crore from unretendered surrendered licenses, and ₹144 crore from Covid-related fee waivers.
The report criticized the AAP government for ignoring expert recommendations, allowing private entities to dominate the liquor market, and bypassing required approvals.
The BJP, now in power in Delhi, has used the findings to accuse AAP of widespread corruption, while AAP leader Atishi defended the scrapped policy as an effort to curb black marketing under the old system.
Amid heated Assembly debates, 21 AAP MLAs were suspended for disruptions as BJP leaders vowed further investigations into alleged irregularities.