Which article of the constitution of India is related to Comptroller and Auditor General of India Audit reports?

The correct answer is  Article 151.

Key Points

• Comptroller and Auditor General of India:
  • The Constitution of India (Article 148) provides for an independent office of the Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG).
  • He is the head of the Indian Audit and Accounts Department.
  • He is the guardian of the public purse and controls the entire financial system of the country at both the levels of the Centre and the state
  • Article 149 deals with the powers and duties of the CAG.
  • His duty is to uphold the Constitution of India and the laws of Parliament in the field of financial administration.
  • This is the reason why Dr. B R Ambedkar said that the CAG shall be the most important Officer under the Constitution of India.
  • He is one of the bulwarks of the democratic system of government in India; the others being the Supreme Court, the Election Commission, and the Union Public Service Commission.

• Article 151 says that the Comptroller and Auditor-General of India submit the reports in relation to the accounts of the Union to the President, who shall further lay it before each of the houses in the Parliament.
• The current CAG is K. Sanjay Murthy.
• Article related to CAG are 148,149,150,151,279

Additional Information

• Appointment and Term:
  • The CAG is appointed by the president of India by a warrant under his hand and seal.
  • The CAG, before taking over his office, makes and subscribes before the president an oath or affirmation:
    • To bear true faith and allegiance to the Constitution of India;
    • To uphold the sovereignty and integrity of India;
    • To duly and faithfully and to the best of his ability, knowledge, and judgement perform the duties of his office without fear or favour, affection or ill-will; and
    • To uphold the Constitution and the laws.