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Q45 (NDA-II/2010) Polity & Governance › Constitutional & Statutory Bodies › Comptroller and Auditor General Answer Verified

Which among the following statements with respect to the Comptroller and Auditor General of India is/are correct ? I. The procedui-e and grounds for his removal from the office are the same as of a Judge of Supreme Court. II. He prescribes the form in which accounts of the Union and the States are to be kept. Select the correct answer using the code given below

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Your answer: —  Â·  Correct: C
Explanation

The correct answer is Option 3 (Both I and II) based on the following constitutional provisions:

  • Statement I is correct: According to Article 148(1) of the Constitution, the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) can only be removed from office in like manner and on the like grounds as a Judge of the Supreme Court. This ensures the independence of the office, requiring a special majority in both Houses of Parliament on grounds of proved misbehaviour or incapacity.
  • Statement II is correct: Under Article 150, the CAG has the authority to prescribe the form in which the accounts of the Union and the States shall be kept. However, this power is exercised by the President of India only after receiving the mandatory advice and prescription from the CAG.

Since both statements accurately reflect the constitutional status and functional powers of the CAG, Option 3 is the right choice.

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