Which one of the following statements with regard to the Comptroller a

Which one of the following statements with regard to the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) of India is NOT correct ?

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He is appointed by the President of India

He can be removed from office in the same way as the judge of the Supreme Court of India

The CAG is eligible for further office under the Government of India after he has ceased to hold his office

The salary of the CAG is charged upon the Consolidated Fund of India

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UPSC NDA-1 – 2018

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Statement C, “The CAG is eligible for further office under the Government of India after he has ceased to hold his office,” is NOT correct. Article 148(4) of the Constitution states that the Comptroller and Auditor General shall not be eligible for further office either under the Government of India or under the Government of any State after he has ceased to hold his office. This provision is designed to ensure the independence of the CAG’s office.

The CAG is the head of the Indian Audit and Accounts Department and is the chief guardian of public purse. His duty is to audit all receipts and expenditure of the Union and State governments and report on them.

The CAG is appointed by the President by warrant under his hand and seal and holds office for a term of six years or until he attains the age of 65 years, whichever is earlier. He can be removed by the President only in accordance with the procedure laid down for the removal of a Judge of the Supreme Court, which requires a special majority of both Houses of Parliament on grounds of proved misbehaviour or incapacity. The conditions of service and salary of the CAG are determined by Parliament by law and are charged upon the Consolidated Fund of India, ensuring that they are not subject to annual parliamentary vote.

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