Which of the following Committees are helped by the CAG in exercising legislative control over the…
The Comptroller and Auditor-General of India (CAG) directly assists Parliament’s financial scrutiny by auditing government accounts and public enterprises; the CAG’s audit…
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Which of the following Committees are helped by the CAG in exercising legislative control over the executive?
(i) Committee on Public Undertakings
(ii) Public Accounts Committee
(iii) Business Advisory Committee
(iv) Committee on Government Assurances
Answer and explanation
Correct answer A
The Comptroller and Auditor-General of India (CAG) directly assists Parliament’s financial scrutiny by auditing government accounts and public enterprises; the CAG’s audit reports are examined by the Public Accounts Committee (for whom the CAG acts as ‘friend, philosopher and guide’) and the Committee on Public Undertakings. Therefore, only (i) and (ii) are correct.
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