WHO appoints Comptroller and Auditor General of India?

C&AG is appointed by the President of India. This, along with the fact that he can only be removed on the ground of proved misbehaviour or incapacity ensures that he is completely independent in his actions.

In short, the constitution recognizes C&AG as a judge of Supreme Court, he draws the same amount of salary. Similarly, he can be removed only when each House of Parliament decides to do so by a majority of not less than 2/3rd of the members of the House present and voting.

The Constitution further provides that the conditions of service of person serving in the Indian Audit and Accounts Department and the administrative powers of the C&AG shall be determined by the President after consultation with him.

Now I will quote some articles from the Constitution of India which will help you understand how the C&AG fits in the legal framework of India.

Article 149

This article states that C&AG has been prescribed some duties and powers in relation to the accounts of the Union and of the states. We shall discuss these powers and duties in detail in the next article.

Article 150

This article of the Constitution states that the books of accounts of union and of the states will be kept as directed by the president with the consultation of C&AG. It also states that the report of the C&AG relating to the account of these union and states shall be submitted to the President/Governor who will then cause them to be laid before the house of parliament/state legislature.

That’s how important role C&AG has. Tune into the next article and find out what the powers and duties of C&AG are.

That’s all for now. If you have any queries, please raise one.

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