Question

The Comptroller and Auditor-General of India may be removed:

• A. at the Pleasure of the President
• B. by the Parliament in the same manner and on the like grounds as that of a Supreme Court Judge as per Article 148
• C. by the Parliament in the same manner and on the like grounds as that of the Prime Minister of India as per Article 149 of the Constitution
• D. by the Parliament in the same manner and on the like grounds as that of a High Court Judge as per Article 148

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

As per Article 148 of the Indian Constitution, the Comptroller and Auditor-General (CAG) can be removed by the Parliament in the same manner and on the same grounds as a Supreme Court Judge. The removal process involves a motion for removal being passed by both Houses of Parliament with a special majority.

- Option a) is incorrect as the removal of the CAG is not at the pleasure of the President.
- Option c) is incorrect as Article 149 does not deal with the removal of the CAG.
- Option d) is incorrect as Article 148 specifically outlines the process for removal of the
CAG, not the process similar to a High Court Judge.
Thus, the correct answer is b) by the Parliament in the same manner and on
the like grounds as that of a Supreme Court Judge as per Article 148.