Article 149 of CoI : Article 149: Duties and powers of the Comptroller and Auditor-General.

Explanation using Example

Example 1:

Scenario: The Government of India allocates a budget of ₹10,000 crores for the construction of new highways across various states. After a year, there are allegations of mismanagement and corruption in the utilization of these funds.

Application of Article 149: The Comptroller and Auditor-General (CAG) steps in to audit the accounts related to the highway construction project. The CAG examines the financial records, contracts, and expenditures to ensure that the funds were used appropriately and in accordance with the law. If discrepancies or instances of corruption are found, the CAG reports these findings to the Parliament, which can then take necessary actions, such as ordering further investigations or implementing corrective measures.

Example 2:

Scenario: A state government in India launches a new welfare scheme aimed at providing financial assistance to farmers. The scheme involves direct cash transfers to the bank accounts of eligible farmers.

Application of Article 149: The CAG audits the accounts of the state government to verify the proper implementation of the welfare scheme. This includes ...

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