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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
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