Whose function is it to see that no money is spent out of the Consolidated Fund of a State without the authority of the legislature?

Public Accounts Committee

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Comptroller and Auditor-General of India

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Finance Commission

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None of the above

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The correct option is B Comptroller and Auditor-General of India
Comptroller and Auditor General of India is a constitutional authority appointed by the President whose function is to audit accounts for the Union and State Governments. He is responsible for preparing the audit of the expenditures drawn from the consolidated fund of India.

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