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Model Diplomat Research Team · Last reviewed June 22, 2026

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- The Comptroller and Auditor General of India is the constitutional authority under Article 148 that audits the accounts of the Union and State governments and safeguards the public purse.
- Under which articles is the CAG established and what is the removal procedure?
- What is the difference between the Indian and British CAG?
- What is the relationship between the CAG and the Public Accounts Committee?
- What types of audit does the CAG conduct?

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