Functions of the Office of Comptroller and Auditor General

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What is the maximum age limit for holding office?

65 years (correct)
70 years
75 years
60 years

A person can hold office for more than six years.

False (B)

What are the grounds for removal from office?

Proven misconduct or incapacity.

He/she can resign at any time by submitting their resignation letter to the _____

<p>President</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the functions with their corresponding descriptions:

<p>Uphold the Constitution = Maintaining the rule of law Resignation process = Submitting a letter to the President Removal from office = Grounds of misconduct or incapacity Term length = Six years or until age 65</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Functions of the Office

Upholding the Constitution and the laws is a key responsibility.

Tenure and Removal

The term of office is six years or until the age of 65, whichever comes first.
Resignation is possible at any time by submitting a resignation letter to the President.
Removal by the President is possible on the same grounds and in the same manner as a judge of the Supreme Court.
Grounds for removal include proven misconduct or incapacity.
Removal requires a resolution passed by both houses of Parliament with a special majority.