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NHAI gave ‘undue benefit’ of Rs 203 crore to developers of 4 highway projects in Maharashtra, finds CAG

IndiaTimes Wednesday, 18 December 2024
The Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) uncovered that the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) granted undue benefits exceeding ₹203 crore to highway developers in Maharashtra by reducing penalties. The CAG report also highlighted deficiencies in seven other projects, including poor construction and maintenance, leading to revenue loss and blocked public funds.
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