Did the CAG overstep his brief?

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  • Published On: November 09, 2011
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After Prime Minister Manmohan Singh criticised the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) for commenting on policy issues, the latter in a strong rebuttal refuted the allegations. In the light of the reaction of the government auditor, considered unprecedented by many, has the constitutional authority exceeded his mandate?

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