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Can CAG speak in Parliament?
The Comptroller and Auditor General of India can not attend the sittings of Parliament. The power of the CAG is not co-extensive with the powers of the Union Government.
Can CAG take part in parliamentary proceedings?
The Attorney General of India can be a member of any Parliamentary Committee. The Attorney General of India can take part in the proceedings of either House of Parliament. 3.To be appointed as the Attorney General of India, a person must be qualified to be appointed as a judge of the Supreme Court of India.
Can solicitor general take part in Parliament?
The Attorney General has the right of audience in all Courts in India as well as the right to participate in the proceedings of the Parliament, though not to vote. The Attorney General is assisted by a Solicitor General and four Additional Solicitors General.
Who has right to speak in both the Houses of Parliament?
Which law officer shall have the right to speak in both the Houses of Parliament?
| 1) | Solicitor General |
|---|---|
| 2) | Advocate General |
| 3) | Attorney General |
| 4) | Legal Advisor |
| 5) | NULL |
Can the President remove CAG?
The Comptroller and Auditor General is appointed by the President of India and can be removed from office only in the manner and on the grounds that a Judge of the Supreme Court is removed.
Can CAG be appointed as governor?
The former Lt. Governor of UT of Jammu Kashmir G. C. Murmu is the current CAG of India. He assumed office on 8 August 2020. He is the 14th CAG of India….
| Comptroller and Auditor General of India | |
|---|---|
| भारत के नियंत्रक और महालेखा परीक्षक | |
| Incumbent Girish Chandra Murmu, IAS since 8 August 2020 | |
| Abbreviation | CAG |
What is the Article 89?
Article 89 Constitution of India: The Chairman and Deputy Chairman of the Council of States. (1) The Vice-President of India shall be ex officio Chairman of the Council of States.
Who have right to address the Parliament?
Solution: The Attorney General of India has the right to address both the houses of parliament.
Is LIC audited by CAG?
For example, the Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) is not audited by CAG, since the LIC Act does not contain an enabling provision for CAG’s audit.
Can CAG audit banks?
Thakur further added that CAG conducts various types of audit including performance audit, as per audit mandate derived from the Constitution of India and the Comptroller and Auditor General’s (Duties, Powers and Conditions of Service) Act, 1971.