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Option 3 : (a), (b) and (c)

The correct answer is (a), (b) and (c).

 

  • Chapter 5 of Part 5 of the Constitution describes the Comptroller and Auditor General.
  • After independence, Article 148 of the Indian Constitution provided for the appointment of a Comptroller and Auditor General by the President of India. (hence A is correct)
  • Article 148-151 deals with the Comptroller and Auditor General of India.
  • He will be removed in the same way that a Supreme Court judge is removed. (hence B is correct)​
    • ​Process: Based on the resolution passed by a special majority of both houses.
    • Proven malpractice and incapability
  • Tenure: 6 years or 65 years of age, whichever is earlier.
  • He submits his resignation to President.
  • Not eligible for re-appointment. (Hence statement (a), (b) and (c) are correct)

 

  • P Narhari Rao was the first CAG of India.
  • The present CAG of India is Girish Chandra Murmu.

Articles associated with CAG:

Articles Detail
148 Appointment of CAG
149 Duties and Functions of CAG
150 CAG advises the President what will be the draft of the accounts of the Union and the State Government.
151

Report of CAG

  • Submit to President
  • Submit to Governor (in case of state)
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