CAG Report No. 11 of 2025 — Implementation of Smart City Mission, Government of Karnataka

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the needs of the hospital in compliance with the project scope. However, the
utilisation of the system did not come under its purview.
The reply was not acceptable as the supporting documents related to the
implementation of the electronic health records module were not provided.
Additionally, the response highlighted a lack of coordinated efforts with the line
department, which has hindered the effective utilization of the installed smart
system.
B AREA BASED DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS
4.8 Design of footpaths
The Indian Road Congress (IRC) 103 (Guidelines for Pedestrian facilities)
prescribed the following:
➢ Footpath should be designed in a connected and continuous way like
roadways and railways. It should not be sporadically placed wherever
convenient but should be provided consistently.
➢ No utility ducts, utility poles, electric/water/telecommunication boxes,
trees, signage, or any obstruction should be placed within the walking
zone.
On scrutiny of records
and Joint inspection
(May 2024) of smart
roads constructed by
DSCL, Audit observed
that footpaths
constructed under the
mission were not
continuous, not of
minimum width,
obstructed by utilities
and found encroached.
(Exhibit 4.1). Exhibit 4.1: Permanent structure obstructing
footpath at Davanagere smart city
The State Government replied (April 2025) that footpaths were constructed with
a minimum width of 1.2 meters, except at locations with ongoing litigation,
unclear Right of Way, or near crossroads/approaches. It also stated that
obstructions and encroachments were created after the footpaths were built by
DSCL. However, the fact remains that these obstructions and encroachments
were not cleared, obstructing the smooth passage of pedestrians.
4.9 Impact assessment of Smart City Projects
The scope of the duties of the PMC included preparation and submission of
project completion reports along with project impact assessment studies listing
out all project beneficiaries. Audit observed that only in respect of 356 out of