The CAG drew several conclusions in the report that they tabled in the Legislative Assembly on Monday.
"The disconnect in the efforts of the various implementing agencies resulted in irreparable damage in achieving the goal of conservation and restoration of the lakes," it said.
"One of the key requirements for preservation and ecological restoration of lakes is to update the survey and demarcation records. However, much of this work is yet to be completed," it added.
In view of this, the CAG has also given a set of recommendations.
| 1 | KSPCB should take inputs from other agencies to assess pollution. |
| 2 | Introduce a dedicated cell in BDA to over see restoration drawing Forest Department officials into it. |
| 3 | Capacity building for officials involved in restoration. |
| 4 | Adequate information in public domain to ensure transparency. |
| 5 | Single-window agency for grievance redressal. |
| 6 | Review all cases of grant of lake land post-1988 and take steps to reclaim them. |
| 7 | All cases where lake area has been revised or reduced in revised master plan 2015 should be restored to its pre-RMP 2015 status. |
| 8 | Maintain norms on core and non-core work allocation. |
| 9 | "BWSSB should construct sewage treatment plants to ensure sewage does not flow into lakes. |
| 10 | "LDA should insist on creation and preservation of natural wetlands while approving DPRs for rejuvenation. |
| 11 | "Ensure adequate inlets and outlets. |
| 10 | "Preserve buffer zones. |
