Q. Consider the following statements regarding Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG):
1.The oath of appointment of CAG is administered by the Chief Justice of India.
2.CAG can be removed in the same manner as that of a Supreme Court judge.
3.Expenditure of the CAG is charged on the Consolidated Fund of India, subjected to vote in Parliament.
How many of the above statements are correct?
Answer: A
Notes:
Explanation: Only Statement 2 is correct
Statement 1 is incorrect: CAG Takes an oath before the President.
Statement 2 is correct: CAG can be removed in the same manner as that of a Supreme Court judge.
Statement 3 is incorrect: Expenditure of the CAG is charged on the Consolidated Fund of India (not subject to vote in Parliament).
