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A recent audit by the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) has revealed that the Gujarat government failed to transfer ₹148.80 crore — approximately 13% of the total traffic fines collected between 2012–13 and 2023–24 — to the state’s designated road safety fund.
As per the rules, 100% of revenue collected from traffic fines is mandated to be deposited into the Gujarat State Marg Suraksha Nidhi (GSMSN) Personal Ledger Account (PLA), maintained under the name of the Director General of Police (DGP) and Inspector General of Police (IGP), Gandhinagar. However, the CAG’s audit report shows that only ₹974.49 crore out of the total ₹1,123.29 crore collected during this period was transferred to the PLA, falling short by ₹149 crore.
The audit highlights a consistent gap in compliance with financial regulations over the years, though the percentage of transferred funds has improved gradually. For instance, in 2012–13, only ₹22.99 crore of the ₹38.22 crore collected (60.18%) was transferred to the fund. In 2015–16, the transfer improved to 76.01%, and by 2023–24, 88.05% of the ₹237 crore collected was deposited into the PLA. Despite this progress, the cumulative shortfall over the 12-year period remains significant.
The government had issued clear directives in 2006 mandating that 100% of all traffic fine revenue be credited to the GSMSN fund to support road safety measures, including infrastructure development, public awareness campaigns, and accident prevention programs. The CAG report’s findings raise concerns about transparency and financial accountability, suggesting that a portion of these critical funds may have been diverted or left unutilized for their intended purpose.
In response to the report, public interest groups and road safety advocates have called for a detailed explanation from the government and stronger enforcement of financial transfer rules. The audit also recommends tighter monitoring and regular reconciliation to ensure full compliance going forward.