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The CAG has a very pivotal role to play. Explain how this is reflected in the method & terms of his appointment as well as range of powers he can exercise.

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The CAG has a very pivotal role to play. Explain how this is reflected in the method & terms of his appointment as well as range of powers he can exercise. Article 148 provides for office of CAG in India. Method & terms of appointment: (1) Appointed by President but can only be relieved as same manner as judge of Supreme Court. (2) His salary & other conditions are determined by Parliament and cannot be varied to his disadvantage during service. (3) Expenses charged on Consolidated fund of India. Range of Powers: (CAG ACT,1971) (1) Audit of govt. accounts: ⟶ Both Central govt. & State govt. ⟶ Expenditure from three funds namely Consolidated & Contingency funds and Public accounts.

2Audit of department under Centre & State governments. All loading, profit loss, balance sheets etc (3) Audit of govt. Companies] of both Central state. (4) [Advises] President for the form in which accounts shall be kept. (5) Reports: on public accounts, finance accounts & appropriation accounts submitted to parliament. Limitations: Only Advisory, only few Secret Services can not enforce the decisions made each year. Departments deputing in giving info to CAG. CAG is the most important office in Indian Constitution as pointed by B.R Ambedkar. It should be reformed and strengthened with necessary powers to function as watch dog of public purse in India.

— Abhishek Singh

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CAG is the most important office in Indian Constitution as pointed by B.R Ambedkar. It should be reformed and strengthened with necessary powers to function as watch dog of public purse in India.

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Constitutional Posts and Bodies - Appointment, Powers, Functions and Responsibilities

Comptroller and Auditor General

CAG Powers and Appointment

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