The committee has recommended action against the officials responsible for the poor maintenance that led to a loss of Rs1.94 crore to the state. A report by PAC, the legislative watchdog, has stated that the boats were bought in November 2009 and their maintenance warranty expired a year after. Following this, the government failed to appoint an agency to maintain the boats, it said. “ The average lifespan of the boats is 8 to 9 years, but the police asked for permission in just a couple of years. PAC chairman and senior Congress MLA Gopaldas Agarwal, said that the committee expects the government to comply with the recommendations.

Source: Hindustan Times April 08, 2017 18:45 UTC