Which of the following statements about Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG) are correct ?
- 1. The CAG will hold office for a period of six years from the date he assumes the office. He shall vacate office on attaining the age of 65 years, if earlier than the expiry of the 6 year term
- 2. The powers of CAG are derived from the Constitution of India
- 3. The CAG is a multi-member body appointed by the President of India in consultation with the Prime Minister and the Council of Ministers
- 4. The CAG may be removed by the President only on an address from both Houses of Parliament, on the grounds of proved misbehavior or incapacity
Select the correct answer using the code given below :
1, 2 and 4
1, 2 and 3
3 and 4
1 and 2 only
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Answer is Wrong!
This question was previously asked in
UPSC CDS-1 – 2016
Statement 2 is correct: The powers and duties of the CAG are laid down by Parliament by law, as stipulated in Article 149, but the office itself and its fundamental role are constitutional creations, deriving authority from the Constitution.
Statement 3 is incorrect: The CAG is a single-member authority, not a multi-member body. The CAG is appointed by the President of India.
Statement 4 is correct: The CAG can only be removed from office by the President on the same grounds and in the same manner as a Judge of the Supreme Court (Article 148(1)), which requires an address by both Houses of Parliament on grounds of proved misbehaviour or incapacity.