Comptroller and Auditor General of India

The Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) of India (Hindi: ) is an authority, established by the Constitution of India, who audits all receipts and expenditure of the Government of India and the state governments, including those of bodies and authorities substantially financed by the government. The CAG is also the external auditor of government-owned companies. The reports of the CAG are taken into consideration by the Public Accounts Committee, which are special committees in the Parliament of India and the state legislatures . The CAG of India is also the head of the Indian Audits and Accounts Service, which has over 58,000 employees across the country.

The current CAG of India is Vinod Rai, who was appointed on 7 January 2008. He is the 11th CAG of India.

Appointment

The Comptroller and Auditor-General of India is appointed by the President of India following a recommendation by the Prime Minister. On appointment, he/she has to make an oath of affirmation before the President of India.

Oath of affirmation

Removal from office

The CAG could not be removed from office other than through a procedure of impeachment similar to what is applicable to a Judge of the Supreme Court of India.

Indian Audits and Accounts Service

The Constitution of India provides for an independent office to the CAG of India. He is the...
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