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Who is the Comptroller and Auditor General of India in 2019?

G. C. Murmu
The CAG is ranked 9th and enjoys the same status as a sitting judge of Supreme Court of India in order of precedence. The former Lt. Governor of UT of Jammu Kashmir G. C. Murmu is the current CAG of India.

What is the difference between CAG and CGA?

UPSC May also ask you the difference between CGA and CAG. While CAG is a constitutional body, CGA is not. While CAG is independent constitutional body, CGA works under Ministry of Finance and not a constitutional or statutory body.

What does CAG stand for?

CAG

AcronymDefinition
CAGCommunity Advisory Group (EPA)
CAGComptroller and Auditor General
CAGCanadian Association of Gastroenterology
CAGCheap Ass Gamer (website)

Can CAG be removed?

CAG can be removed from his office by the President on the grounds of proven misbehaviour or incapacity on an address by Parliament in the manner provided in clause (4) of Article 124 of the Indian Constitution.

How is Comptroller and Auditor General of India financed?

Authorities and bodies substantially financed from the Consolidated Funds of the Union and State Governments. Anybody or authority even though not substantially financed from the Consolidated Fund, the audit of which may be entrusted to the C&AG. Grants and loans given by Government to bodies and authorities for specific purposes.

Who is the current CAG of Supreme Court of India?

The CAG is mentioned in the Constitution of India under Article 148 – 151. The CAG is ranked 9th and enjoys the same status as a judge of Supreme Court of India in Indian order of precedence. The current CAG of India is Rajiv Mehrishi, who assumed office on 25 September 2017. He is the 13th CAG of India.

Which is the State Audit Office of India?

INTOSAI WGITA Webinar being organized by SAI India, in collaboration with the State Audit Office of Hungary, on 16th October, 2020. Report No.21 of 2018 – Compliance and Performance Audit of Union Government (Ministry of Communications and Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology)

What kind of accounts are audited by CAG in India?

CAG audits all expenditure from the Contingency Fund of India and the Public Account of India as well as the Contingency Fund and Public Account of each state. CAG audits all trading, manufacturing, profit and loss accounts, balance sheets and other subsidiary accounts kept by any department of the Central Government and the state governments.