Shri K. Sanjay Murthy Appointed as Comptroller and Auditor General of India



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Shri K. Sanjay Murthy has officially been appointed as the new Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) of India. The Ministry of Finance announced the appointment, made under the President's authority via Article 148 of the Constitution. Shri Murthy will take over the crucial role of auditing government finances and ensuring fiscal accountability for both Union and State governments.

The Ministry of Finance, Department of Economic Affairs, has officially announced the appointment of Shri K. Sanjay Murthy as the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) of India. The notification, issued on November 18, 2024, confirms that Shri Murthy will assume the prestigious role effective from the date he takes charge of his office.

K. Sanjay Murthy Appointed India s New Comptroller and Auditor General

The appointment was made under the authority granted by clause (1) of Article 148 of the Constitution of India, with the President's approval. Shri Murthy succeeds his predecessor and is expected to oversee the critical responsibilities of auditing government expenditures and ensuring fiscal accountability across Union and State governments.

Official copy of the notification has been attached

MINISTRY OF FINANCE
(Department of Economic Affairs)
NOTIFICATION

New Delhi, the 18th November, 2024

No. 6(15)-B(R&C)/2024. - By virtue of the power vested in her by clause (1) of article 148 of the
Constitution of India, the President has been pleased to appoint Shri K. Sanjay Murthy to be the Comptroller and
Auditor General of India with effect from the date he assumes charge of his office.

AJAY SETH, Secy

FAQ :

Shri K. Sanjay Murthy has been appointed as the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) of India.

The appointment was officially announced on November 18, 2024.

The appointment was made under clause (1) of Article 148 of the Constitution of India.

The appointment is made with the approval of the President of India.

The Comptroller and Auditor General is expected to oversee the auditing of government expenditures and ensure fiscal accountability across Union and State governments.

Shri K. Sanjay Murthy succeeds his predecessor in the role.




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