Particle.news
Download on the App Store
4 ARTICLES
·
4w ago

Delhi High Court Halts CAG Audit of Ajmer Dargah Priest Societies

The court cited procedural lapses, including lack of agreed terms and presidential assent, as reasons for the interim stay until the next hearing in July.

Image
Delhi HC stays CAG audit of Khadim’s society in Ajmer Sharif Dargah

Overview

  • The Delhi High Court granted an interim stay on the Comptroller and Auditor General's (CAG) audit of two societies representing hereditary priests at Ajmer Dargah.
  • Justice Sachin Datta noted that requirements under Section 20 of the CAG Act, 1971, such as agreed audit terms and presidential assent, were not fulfilled.
  • The stay will remain in effect until the next hearing, scheduled for July 28, 2025.
  • The two petitioning societies argued that the audit notice issued by the Ministry of Minority Affairs in March 2024 violated statutory procedures under the CAG Act.
  • The CAG confirmed to the court that the audit, covering financial years 2022-23 to 2026-27, had not commenced due to the unresolved procedural issues.