The Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) has a very vital role to play. Explain how this is reflected in the method and terms of his appointment as well as the range of powers he can exercise.

Exact Syllabus Pointer

Election Commission, CAG, UPSC, Finance Commission, National Commissions for SC/ST/OBC, tribunals, regulatory bodies.

Connected Questions Across All Papers

Discovered through overlapping concepts: CAG Appointment & Removal, Article 148, Public Accounts Audit

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