Question
Download Solution PDFWho among the following appoints Comptroller and Auditor General of India?
Answer (Detailed Solution Below)
Detailed Solution
Download Solution PDFThe correct answer is President.
Key Points
- The Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) of India is appointed by the President of India under Article 148 of the Constitution.
- The CAG is responsible for auditing the accounts of the Union and State governments, and public sector organizations.
- The CAG ensures transparency and accountability in the financial administration of the country.
- The CAG is an independent authority and cannot be removed except through a process similar to the removal of a Supreme Court judge.
Additional Information
- Prime Minister: The Prime Minister is the head of the government and advises the President on various appointments, but does not directly appoint the CAG.
- Chief Justice of the Supreme Court: The Chief Justice of India is the head of the judiciary and is responsible for judicial matters. They have no role in the appointment of the CAG.
- Finance Minister of India: The Finance Minister oversees the financial administration of the country but does not appoint the CAG.
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