# CAG flags Rs 42 crore subsidy paid to dormant Delhi power connections

2026-08-07T22:55:29+00:00 | Governance | Indian Opinion Desk

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On Friday, Chief Minister Rekha Gupta tabled a CAG report in the Delhi Assembly that found the city's power subsidy scheme paid Rs 42.26 crore to dormant connections with zero consumption between 2019 and 2023. The audit said the scheme did not target the deserving poor but benefited almost all domestic consumers, with those using 201-400 units getting nearly 70% higher average subsidy than those below 200 units. Other irregularities flagged include a wasteful Rs 1.05 crore on exams by Delhi Subordinate Services Selection Board, and Rs 29.45 crore spent on 81 acres of land in Baprola left unused for 18 years due to frequent plan changes. The report also noted systemic lapses in tax collection and urged a shift to Direct Benefit Transfer for subsidies.

## Coverage

- economictimes.indiatimes.com <https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/india/cag-flags-rs-42-crore-power-subsidy-to-dormant-consumers-in-delhi-questions-targeting-of-scheme/articleshow/133034413.cms>
- timesnownews.com <https://www.timesnownews.com/delhi/cag-report-tabled-in-delhi-assembly-flags-lapses-wasteful-expenses-by-govt-departments-between-2019-2023-article-155383450>

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Updated: this story now draws on 2 sources. Last updated 2026-09-27T06:05:38+00:00.

Tags: Aam Aadmi Party, CAG, Delhi power subsidy, direct benefit transfer, dormant connections
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