Which of the given statements is/are correct?
(a) The Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) is appointed by the President of India.
(b) The CAG shall only be removed from office in like manner and on the like grounds as a Judge of the Supreme Court.
(c) The CAG shall not be eligible for further office either under the Government of India or under the Government of any State after he/she has ceased to hold his/her office.
- A(a) and (b), but not (c)
- B(a) and (c), but not (b)
- C(a), (b) and (c)
- DOnly (a)
Solution & Step-by-step Explanation
All three statements are correct under Article 148 of the Constitution of India:
Statement (a): The CAG is appointed by the President of India by warrant under his hand and seal.
Statement (b): The CAG can be removed from office only in a manner and on grounds similar to a Supreme Court Judge.
Statement (c): To ensure independence, the CAG is barred from holding further office under the Central or State Governments after retirement.
Statement (a): The CAG is appointed by the President of India by warrant under his hand and seal.
Statement (b): The CAG can be removed from office only in a manner and on grounds similar to a Supreme Court Judge.
Statement (c): To ensure independence, the CAG is barred from holding further office under the Central or State Governments after retirement.