ITANAGAR, OCT 12:

The Committee on Public Accounts (PAC) of the Eighth Arunachal Pradesh Legislative Assembly commenced a two-day sitting at the Assembly Conference Hall on Monday to examine matters relating to the Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) of India.

The sitting, chaired by PAC chairman Mohesh Chai, began with oral evidence from three departments—Tourism, Science and Technology, and Public Works Department (PWD)—on issues pertaining to the CAG report.

The Committee examined the matters highlighted in the report and sought clarifications from the departments concerned for further consideration and appropriate action.

The proceedings will continue on Tuesday, October 13, with the Tax and Excise Department scheduled to present its oral evidence on the concluding day.

PAC members Wanglin Lowangdong, Topin Ete, Toko Tatung and Mopi Mihu attended the sitting.

The Principal Accountant General, Special Secretary (Planning) and senior Assembly officials, including Secretary Tadar Meena, Additional Secretary Agaab Mossang and Under Secretary Kheto Lowang, were also present.