A report tabled by the CAG (Comptroller and Auditor General of India) in the state legislative assembly on Wednesday highlighted that around Rs 297 crore was wasted on road works in Maharashtra, bringing attention to lapses in how these projects were planned and carried out. 

The report further observed that much of the excess spending stemmed from poor preparation and flawed design decisions. “In multiple instances, construction standards were fixed at levels higher than needed, resulting in avoidable financial burden,” the CAG remarked.