Question

Consider the following statements regarding Comptroller and Auditor General of India:
1. He is not eligible for further office, either under the Government of India or of any state, after he ceases to hold his office.
2. The administrative expenses of the office of the CAG, including all salaries, allowances and pensions of persons serving in that office are charged upon the Consolidated Fund of India.
3. He submits his audit reports relating to the accounts of a state to governor, who shall, in turn, place them before the state legislature.
4. He compiles and maintains the accounts of the Central Government.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?

• A. Only 1 and 2
• B. Only 1, 2 and 3
• C. Only 2, 3 and 4
• D. All of the above

Answer 1

The correct option is B Only 1, 2 and 3

He compiles and maintains the accounts of state governments. In 1976, he was relieved of his responsibilities with regard to the compilation and maintenance of accounts of the Central Government due to the separation of accounts from audit, that is, departmentalisation of accounts.