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Q76 (IAS/2012) Polity & Governance › Constitutional & Statutory Bodies › Comptroller and Auditor General Answer Verified

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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Explanation

The Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) plays a vital role in financial accountability. Statement 2 is correct as the CAG's audit reports on ministries' projects and programmes are scrutinized by the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) [1]. Statement 3 is correct because findings from CAG reports, which highlight financial irregularities and legal non-compliance, serve as evidence for investigating agencies to initiate legal action against offenders [1]. Statement 1 is incorrect because the CAG does not exercise exchequer control (control over the withdrawal of money) in India; this is a function of the executive, unlike in the UK where the CAG has such powers [3]. Statement 4 is incorrect as the CAG is an auditing body and does not possess judicial powers to prosecute individuals; it only reports findings to the legislature [3].

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  1. [1] Indian Polity, M. Laxmikanth(7th ed.) > Chapter 52: Comptroller and Auditor General of India > ROLE > p. 446
  2. [3] Indian Polity, M. Laxmikanth(7th ed.) > Chapter 52: Comptroller and Auditor General of India > Comptroller and Auditor General of India > p. 445
  3. [2] Indian Polity, M. Laxmikanth(7th ed.) > Chapter 52: Comptroller and Auditor General of India > CAG AND CORPORATIONS > p. 447
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