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The and comptroller auditor have produced two more audit reports concerning the actions taken by the government and its departments.
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Things to know:
Who is the CAG?
- CAG is an independent authority under the Constitution of India.
- He is the head of the Indian audit & account department and chief Guardian of Public purse.
- The CAG ensures the accountability of the government and public authorities to Parliament and State Legislatures.
- Article 148 refers to the appointment, oath and terms and conditions of service for CAG
- States the accounts of Union and of States between Articles 150 and 151
- The Comptroller and Auditor General (Duties, Powers and Conditions of Service) Act, 1971 made CAG accountable for both accounting and auditing duties.
- CAG of India: K. Sanjay Murthy
