Auditor General of India

The Gauhati High Court directed the State Government to place the Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG) report before the Public Accounts Committee to verify the contentions raised by the petitioner as regards embezzlement of large amounts of public money meant for public purposes.

A plea seeking clarity on the legal status of PM CARES Fund, including whether it falls within the category of 'State' under Article 12 of the Constitution of India, periodic auditing and disclosure of donations received by it, was adjourned by the Delhi High Court, due to paucity of time

The Centre has informed the Delhi High Court that the PM-CARES Fund is not a government fund as the amount collected by it does not go to the Consolidated Fund of India.