Q. With reference to the Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG), consider the following statements:
1. He/she holds his office during the pleasure of the President.
2. He/she is not eligible for further office under the Government.
3. The finance minister represents the CAG in the parliament.
4. He/she can audit the accounts of local bodies on request of the Governor.
How many of the above given statements are correct?
Exp) Option b is the correct answer
Statement 1 is incorrect. Comptroller and Auditor General of India is provided with the security of tenure. He can be removed by the president only in accordance with the procedure mentioned in the Constitution. Thus, he does not hold his office till the pleasure of the president, though he is appointed by him.
Statement 2 is correct. Comptroller and Auditor General of India is not eligible for further office, either under the Government of India or of any state, after he ceases to hold his office.
Statement 3 is incorrect. No minister or the government can represent the CAG in Parliament (both Houses) and no minister can be called upon to take any responsibility for any actions done by him.
Statement 4 is correct. CAG can audit the accounts of local bodies and other authority when requested by the President or Governor.
