New Comptroller and Auditor General of India

Key Details: 

 Appointment:President Droupadi Murmu appointed K. Sanjay Murthy as the new CAG under Article 148 of the Indian Constitution.

Predecessor: He will succeed Girish Chandra Murmu, who has served as CAG since August 2020.

About the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) of India The Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) of India is a constitutional authority responsible for auditing the accounts of the Union and State governments and public sector organizations.

The first CAG of India was V. Narahari Rao. He served as the inaugural CAG from 1948 to 1954.

Term:

Duration: The CAG is appointed for a term of six years or until the age of 65 years, whichever is earlier.

Retirement: The CAG can be removed from office only through a process similar to the impeachment of a judge of the Supreme Court, ensuring the independence and integrity of the office.