Which one of the following statements with regard to the comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) of India is NOT correct?

He is appointed by the President of India

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He can be removed from office in the same way as the judge of the supreme court of india

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The CAG is eligible for further office under the Government of India after he has ceased to hold his office

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The salary of the CAG is charged upon the Consolidated Fund of India

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The correct option is C The CAG is eligible for further office under the Government of India after he has ceased to hold his office
The Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) of India is a single member and permanent constitutional body which is established under Article 148 of the Constitution. The main function of CAG is to audit accounts of govt and to comment on wastefulness or extravagance of expenditure and technicality or legally receipts of revenue. The CAG is not eligible for further office either under Govt of India or any state after he ceases to hold office.

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6. Consider the statements about CAG of India :

1]The Comptroller and Auditor-General shall not be eligible for further office either under the Government of India or under the Government of any State after he has ceased to hold his office.

2] The CAG shall be appointed by the President.

Which of the above statements is/are incorrect?

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?

Q. Consider the following statements about the Comptroller & Auditor General of India.

1. CAG is the guardian of the public purse.
2. Article 148 provides for the appointment, oath and conditions of office of the CAG.
3. The CAG holds office during the pleasure of the President

Which of the above are correct?

Which of the following is are not correct about CAG of India?

1. He is appointed by the president for a period of Five years.

2. His salary and conditions of service are determined by the president.

3. The CAG is ranked 9th and enjoys the status just below the judge of Supreme Court of India.

4. He can be removed by the president on his own.

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