GIRISH CHANDRA MURMU

Aug. 8, 2020

Former Lieutenant Governor of Jammu and Kashmir, Girish Chandra Murmu will be the new Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) of the country. Mr Murmu will succeed Rajiv Mehrishi.

About:

The CAG is also known as the Supreme Audit Institution (SAI).
Article 148 of constitution deals with appointment and removal of CAG.
CAG is appointed by the President of India following a recommendation by the Prime Minister.
He/she holds the office till the age of 65 years or at the expiry of 6 years’ term, whichever is earlier.

Source : All India Radio

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