Multiple choice

Consider the following statements.

  1. The Comptroller and Auditor General of India has no control over the issue of withdrawal of money from the Consolidated Fund of India.
  2. The term of the office of the Comptroller and Auditor General of India has been fixed by an Act enacted by Parliament. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

  1. 1 only

  2. 2 only

  3. Both 1 and 2

  4. Neither 1 nor 2
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C Correct answer
Explanation

In India, the CAG does not have the power to control the issue of money from the Consolidated Fund; he only audits the expenditure after it has occurred. The term of the CAG (6 years or 65 years of age) is indeed fixed by the CAG (Duties, Powers and Conditions of Service) Act, 1971, enacted by Parliament.

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