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K Sanjay Murthy Appointed as India's New CAG: Key Details

K Sanjay Murthy, a 1989-batch IAS officer, has been appointed as the next Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) to succeed Girish Chandra Murmu, who retires on November 20, 2024.

New Appointment and Background

  • K Sanjay Murthy appointed as next Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG)
  • 1989-batch IAS officer of Himachal Pradesh cadre
  • Currently serving as Secretary, Department of Higher Education
  • Will succeed Girish Chandra Murmu who retires on November 20, 2024

Role and Terms of CAG

  • Constitutional body under Article 148
  • Guardian of public funds and controller of country's financial system
  • 6-year tenure or until age 65, whichever is earlier
  • Can resign by submitting resignation to the President
  • Responsible for auditing government accounts and public finances

Previous CAG and Transition

  • Outgoing CAG Girish Chandra Murmu assumed office on August 8, 2020
  • Murmu was first Lieutenant Governor of Jammu and Kashmir
  • Key audit reports during his tenure included Bharatmala project and PM Jan Aarogya Yojana
  • Appointment made by President Droupadi Murmu under Article 148(1)

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