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Former home secretary Rajiv Mehrishi takes over as CAG
September 25, 2017 11:01 am
The CAG is appointed for a term of six years or till the incumbent attains the age of 65 years, whichever is earlier. The CAG is primarily entrusted with the responsibility of auditing the accounts of the Union government and of the state governments.
High court dismisses pleas challenging CAG appointment
August 13, 2014 3:01 pm
The high court said that there was no arbitrariness in the appointment.
After eventful MoD term,Shashi Kant Sharma appointed CAG
May 22, 2013 12:28 am
Sharma played a major role in most major defence acquisitions.
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