Q. With reference to the appointment and term of the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) of India, consider the following statements:
1.The CAG holds office for a period of six years or until the age of 65 years, whichever is earlier.
2.The CAG can be removed by the President on the recommendation of the Union Council of Ministers.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Answer: A
Notes:
Explanation:
- As per the Constitution, the CAG holds office for six years or until attaining the age of 65 years, whichever is earlier.
- The CAG cannot be removed by the President on the recommendation of the Council of Ministers. Instead, he can be removed in the same manner as a judge of the Supreme Court, which involves a special majority resolution passed by both Houses of Parliament on grounds of proved misbehaviour or incapacity.
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