The Ministry of Finance, Department of Economic Affairs, has officially announced the appointment of Shri K. Sanjay Murthy as the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) of India. The notification, issued on November 18, 2024, confirms that Shri Murthy will assume the prestigious role effective from the date he takes charge of his office.
The appointment was made under the authority granted by clause (1) of Article 148 of the Constitution of India, with the President's approval. Shri Murthy succeeds his predecessor and is expected to oversee the critical responsibilities of auditing government expenditures and ensuring fiscal accountability across Union and State governments.
Official copy of the notification has been attached
MINISTRY OF FINANCE
(Department of Economic Affairs)
NOTIFICATION
New Delhi, the 18th November, 2024
No. 6(15)-B(R&C)/2024. - By virtue of the power vested in her by clause (1) of article 148 of the
Constitution of India, the President has been pleased to appoint Shri K. Sanjay Murthy to be the Comptroller and
Auditor General of India with effect from the date he assumes charge of his office.
AJAY SETH, Secy