The Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) of India is an independent constitutional body responsible for auditing the accounts and financial transactions of the central government, state governments, and public sector organizations in India.

The CAG is appointed by the President of India and is primarily responsible for promoting accountability, transparency, and good governance in the use of public funds. The CAG is also responsible for ensuring that public funds are spent in accordance with the law and proper procedures.

The CAG prepares audit reports on the finances of the government and submits them to the Parliament and state legislatures. These reports are then examined by the Public Accounts Committees (PAC) of the Parliament and state legislatures, which scrutinize the audit findings and make recommendations for corrective actions.

The CAG also plays an important role in the fight against corruption, as it can initiate investigations into financial irregularities and frauds, and can recommend punitive actions against those found guilty of such offenses.

Overall, the CAG is an important institution that helps to ensure accountability and transparency in the management of public funds in India.

List of CAG with year in India

  1. V. Narahari Rao (1948-1954)
  2. K. Chengalvaraya Reddy (1954-1960)
  3. A.K. Chanda (1960-1966)
  4. A. Bakshi (1966-1972)
  5. T.N. Chaturvedi (1972-1978)
  6. S. Krishnaswamy Rao (1978-1984)
  7. Ranganath Misra (1984-1989)
  8. T.N. Chaturvedi (1989-1990)
  9. C.G. Somiah (1990-1996)
  10. V.K. Shunglu (1996-2002)
  11. V.N. Kaul (2002-2008)
  12. Vinod Rai (2008-2013)
  13. Shashi Kant Sharma (2013-2017)
  14. Rajiv Mehrishi (2017-2020)
  15. G.C. Murmu (2020-2021)
  16. Ashok Lavasa