Who among the following is appointed by the President of India and can only be removed from office in like manner and on like grounds as a Judge of the Supreme Court?

Correct option is B

Correct Answer (b)

Explanation

• Article 148 of the Indian Constitution establishes the office of the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) of India.
• The CAG is appointed by the President of India by warrant under his hand and seal.
• The Constitution explicitly states that the CAG shall only be removed from office in the like manner and on the like grounds as a Judge of the Supreme Court.
• This means the CAG can only be removed on grounds of "proved misbehavior or incapacity" after a resolution is passed by both Houses of Parliament with a special majority.
• ​The current Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) of India is K. Sanjay Murthy(2025).
  
  

Information Booster

• Security of Tenure: This strict removal process is designed to ensure the CAG's independence, allowing them to audit government accounts without fear of political retaliation.
• Other Officials: The Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) and Judges of the High Courts are also removed in the same manner as a Supreme Court Judge.
• Special Majority: The removal resolution requires support from a majority of the total membership of the House AND a majority of not less than two-thirds of the members present and voting.

Additional Knowledge

• Option (a) Advocate General of a State: Appointed by the Governor of the respective state and holds office during the pleasure of the Governor. They can be removed by the Governor at any time without a parliamentary process.
• Option (c) Attorney General of India: Appointed by the President but holds office during the pleasure of the President. The President can remove the Attorney General at any time without needing an impeachment-like process.
• Option (d) Governor of a State: Appointed by the President and holds office during the pleasure of the President. While they usually serve a 5-year term, the President can remove them at any time without assigning a specific reason or passing a resolution.