Provisions as to Comptroller and Auditor-General of India
Article 377 — Provisions as to Comptroller and Auditor-General of India
Auditor-General of India holding office immediately before the commencement of this Constitution shall, unless he has elected otherwise, become on such commencement the Comptroller and Auditor-General of India and shall thereupon be entitled to such salaries and to such rights in respect of leave of absence and pension as are provided for under clause (3) of article 148 in respect of the Comptroller and Auditor-General of India and be entitled to continue to hold office until the expiration of his term of office as determined under the provisions which were applicable to him immediately before such commencement.
Plain English Summary
This article deals with the appointment and status of the Comptroller and Auditor-General (CAG) of India when the Constitution came into effect. It ensures that the person holding the office before the Constitution started continues in that role until their term ends according to the rules in place at that time.
Key Points
- The person holding the office immediately before the Constitution began automatically became the Comptroller and Auditor-General of India.
- This individual was entitled to the salaries, leave, and pension rules specified for the CAG under Article 148(3).
- They were allowed to continue in the post until the end of their term as defined by the rules applicable before the Constitution's commencement.
Why It Matters
This provision establishes a smooth transition for the office of the CAG, ensuring continuity and legal standing for the incumbent official when the Constitution was adopted.
Landmark Judgements
No major landmark judgements.