Chandigarh IAS officers spent ₹29L on fuel—residents call for change

India Dec 14, 2025

Over the past two years, senior IAS officers in Chandigarh burned through ₹29 lakh just on fuel for their official cars.
This RTI-backed reveal has left residents' groups frustrated, especially since Chandigarh is a small city.
Now, people are asking: where's the accountability?

Finance secretary's car leads the pack

The finance secretary's vehicle alone used more than 200-liter of petrol each month, racking up bills between ₹19,000 and ₹22,000—way higher than other officials.
Some months saw total spending spike above ₹1.5 lakh.

Locals want limits and greener rides

With so much public money going into petrol, residents are demanding strict fuel caps on government cars, regular spending audits to catch misuse, and a switch to electric vehicles.
In a city this size, they say it's time for smarter choices.