Correct Answer – Option 4 : President

The correct answer is President.

• The Union Audit Reports prepared by the Comptroller and Auditor General of India show the findings of the transaction audit and performance audit in the areas of Civil Audit, Audit of Autonomous Bodies, Defence Services, Railways, Receipts of the Government and Central Commercial.

• Shri Girish Chandra Murmu assumed office as the Comptroller and Auditor General of India on 8th August 2020.
  • Prior to this, Shri Murmu was the first Lieutenant Governor of the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir.
  • There are several provisions in the Constitution for safeguarding the independence of CAG.
  • CAG is appointed by the President by warrant under his hand and seal and provided with tenure of 6 years or 65 years of age, whichever is earlier.
  • CAG shall be removed from office in like manner and on like grounds as a Judge of the Supreme Court.