- Option A is incorrect because the CAG does not hold office during the pleasure of the President. The CAG can only be removed through a process similar to the impeachment of a Supreme Court Judge, ensuring independence and security of tenure (Article 148(1)). - Option B is incorrect because the administrative expenses of the office of the CAG are charged upon the Consolidated Fund of India, not the Contingency Fund of India (Article 148(6)). Charging upon the Consolidated Fund means these expenses are non-votable by Parliament. - Option C is incorrect because the CAG submits reports relating to the accounts of the Union to the President and reports relating to the accounts of a State to the Governor of the State (Article 151). - Option D is correct. Article 151(1) states that "The reports of the Comptroller and Auditor-General of India relating to the accounts of the Union shall be submitted to the President, who shall cause them to be laid before each House of Parliament."
As per the Constitution of India, which one among the following statements is correct ?
Asked in UPSC Geoscientist 2024 · Topic: The Attorney General and the C.A.G. (CAG's Audit Reports: Submission to President/Governor and Tabling in Legislatures)
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Answer: D. The President of India shall cause the reports of the CAG relating to the accounts of the Union to be laid before each House of Parliament.
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