In India, other than ensuring that public funds are used efficiently and for intended purpose, what is the importance of the office of the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG)? 1 CAG exercises exchequer control on behalf of the Parliament when the Presid

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Q: 76 (IAS/2012)
In India, other than ensuring that public funds are used efficiently and for intended purpose, what is the importance of the office of the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG)? 1 CAG exercises exchequer control on behalf of the Parliament when the President of India declares national emergency/financial emergency.
2. CAG reports on the execution of projects or programmes by the ministries are discussed by the Public Accounts Committee.
3. Information from CAG reports can be used by investigating agencies to press charges against those who have violated the law while managing public finances.
4. While dealing with the audit and accounting of government companies, CAG has certain judicial powers for prosecuting those who violate the law.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Polity

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IAS

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The importance of the office of the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) in India is not limited to ensuring that public funds are used efficiently and for intended purposes. The correct answer is:

2. CAG reports on the execution of projects or programmes by the ministries are discussed by the Public Accounts Committee.

3. Information from CAG reports can be used by investigating agencies to press charges against those who have violated the law while managing public finances.

Statement 1 is incorrect because the exchequer control is exercised by the CAG on behalf of the Parliament and not the President of India during emergencies. Statement 4 is incorrect because CAG does not have judicial powers for prosecuting those who violate the law.