The CAG (Comptroller and Auditor General) audits the accounts of the Rajasthan government. The CAG is appointed by the:

Explanation

Article 148 creates the office of the Comptroller and Auditor General of India and states that the CAG is appointed by the President by warrant under his hand and seal. That is why the appointing authority is not a Rajasthan state authority, even when the audit concerns Rajasthan government accounts. Article 149 then connects the CAG's role to the accounts of the Union and of the States, so the CAG audits both Union and State government accounts. Rajasthan's accounts may be audited, but the constitutional appointment is made at the Union level by the President of India.

Why the other options are wrong

• (A) The Finance Minister is linked to government finance, but Article 148 assigns the CAG's appointment to the President, not to the Finance Minister.
• (C) The Governor is a state authority, whereas Article 148 makes the CAG a constitutional office appointed by the President of India.
• (D) The Chief Minister heads the elected state government, but the CAG is not appointed by the Rajasthan government or its Chief Minister.

Concept

The CAG holds a constitutional position connected with audit of Union and State accounts. In RAS, Rajasthan's financial administration is tested through constitutional accountability mechanisms, not only state-level offices.

Source

• India Code: Constitution of India

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