ITANAGAR, 12 Oct: The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) of the Eighth Legislative Assembly of Arunachal Pradesh commenced a two-day sitting on Monday at the Assembly conference hall under the chairmanship of PAC Chairman Dr Mohesh Chai.

The sitting, scheduled for 12 and 13 October, is being held to examine matters relating to the report of the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) of India.

On the first day of the sitting, representatives of three government departments - Tourism, Science & Technology, and Public Works Department -appeared before the committee to tender oral evidence on matters pertaining to the CAG report.

The committee examined and deliberated on the issues reflected in the report and sought clarifications from the departments concerned for further consideration and appropriate action.

The proceedings will continue on Tuesday with the Tax & Excise Department scheduled to tender its oral evidence before the committee on the second and concluding day of the sitting.

The sitting was attended by PAC members Wanglin Lowangdong, Topin Ete, Toko Tatung, and Mopi Mihu.

Also present were the principal accountant general, the planning special secretary, and senior officials of the Arunachal Pradesh Legislative Assembly, including Secretary Tadar Meena, Additional Secretary Agaab Mossang, and Undersecretary Kheto Lowang. (Speaker's PR Cell)