Political Science · Political Institutions in India
UGC NET January 2025 Political Science
Which of the following is NOT correct about the Comptroller and Auditor General of India?
AThe salary and other conditions of service of the CAG shall be determined by the Parliament by law
BThe CAG shall not be eligible for further office either under the Government of India or under any State Government, after retirement
CThe administrative expenses of the CAG office shall be charged upon the Consolidated Fund of India
DThe reports of the CAG relating to the accounts of the Union shall be submitted to the Parliament ✓ Correct
Correct answer: (D) The reports of the CAG relating to the accounts of the Union shall be submitted to the Parliament — The statement that the reports of the CAG are submitted to Parliament is not correct, so the fourth option is the answer.
Explanation
★The statement that the reports of the CAG are submitted to Parliament is not correct, so the fourth option is the answer.
★The reports of the CAG relating to the accounts of the Union are submitted to the President, who causes them to be laid before each House of Parliament, as specified in Article 151(1).
★The salary and other conditions of service of the CAG are determined by Parliament by law under Article 148(3), so the first statement is correct.
★The CAG shall not be eligible for further office under the Government of India or any State Government after retirement, under Article 148(4), so the second statement is correct.
★The administrative expenses of the CAG office, including salaries and pensions, are charged upon the Consolidated Fund of India, so the third statement is correct.
★This charge on the Consolidated Fund secures the financial independence of the CAG under Article 148(6).
★For NET, remember that the CAG reports go to the President first, not directly to Parliament.
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