Rajasthan's GSDP grew 12.02% in FY 2024-25, CAG finds

This audit examines the financial performance, budgetary management, and financial reporting practices of the Government of Rajasthan for the financial year 2024-25.

Government of Rajasthan

• Rajasthan's Gross State Domestic Product (GSDP) grew by 12.02% in FY 2024-25.
• The report identifies 'Expenditure incurred without authority of law' and 'Excess expenditure and its regularisation' as areas of review.
• CAG notes 'Persistent Excess Expenditure in certain Grants' and 'Supplementary Grants rendered non-essential'.
• The audit highlights 'Injudicious re-appropriation' of funds.
• CAG reports on 'Unspent amount and surrendered appropriation' and 'Large Savings/Surrenders'.
• The report identifies 'Misclassification between Revenue Expenditure and Capital Expenditure'.
• CAG notes 'Non-adherence for the Quarterly Expenditure Limit'.
• The audit reviews 'Off budget borrowings through State owned PSUs/Authorities'.
• CAG identifies 'Undischarged liabilities of the Government' and 'Undischarged Interest liability'.
• The report notes 'Non-transfer of contribution of New Pension Scheme to NSDL'.
• CAG identifies 'Short transfer' of funds to various trusts and funds, including the Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Cess, National/State Mineral Exploration Trust Fund, Rajasthan Cow Protection and Promotion Fund, Rajasthan State Road Development Fund, Water Conservation Cess, and Urban Development Cess Fund.
• The audit notes 'Pendency of refund cases' and 'Funds outside Government Accounts' (specifically the Consumer Welfare Fund).
• CAG reports on 'Delay in Submission of Utilisation Certificates' and 'Abstract Contingent Bills'.
• The report identifies 'Personal Deposit Accounts' with balances of ₹100 crore and above, and 'Non-operation of Personal Deposit Accounts during 2023-25'.
• CAG notes 'Operation of Minor Head 800' and 'Outstanding balance under major Suspense and DDR Heads'.
• The audit identifies 'Misappropriations, losses, thefts etc.' and 'Reconciliation of Departmental figures' issues.
• CAG notes 'Submission of Accounts of Autonomous Bodies' where accounts have not been received.

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