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Download Solution PDFThe Comptroller and Auditor-General (CAG) of India can be removed from office only by the :
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Download Solution PDFThe Correct Answer is President of India after an address in both Houses of Parliament.
- Article 148 broadly deals with the CAG appointment, oath, and conditions of service.
- Article 148 of the constitution states that there shall be a CAG of India who would be appointed by the President.
- He can be removed from office in a manner and on grounds like Judge of a Supreme Court.
- So for the removal of the CAG, the approval of both the house of the parliament is required.
Additional Information
Role of CAG
- It upholds the constitution of India and the laws of the parliament in the field of financial administration.
- He advises the President with regard to prescription of the form in which the accounts of the Centre and States shall be kept.
- He submits his audit reports relating to the accounts of the Centre to the President, who shall, in turn, place them before both the houses of Parliament.
- He submits his audit reports relating to the accounts of a State to the Governor, who shall, in turn, place them before the state legislature.
- CAG also acts as a guide, friend, and philosopher of the Public Accounts Committee of the Parliament.
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