Para 3.19.19 — MSO (Audit)
Original Rule Text
3.19.19 Audit would examine various international agreements with a view to ascertaining whether the country’s interests have been adequately safeguarded by these
accords. The measures taken by the Ministry to respect and honour its various international commitments would also be key areas for audit scrutiny.
- Chapter–20 Systems Audit
- Introduction
What This Means
Auditors should examine the various international environmental agreements India has signed to ensure that the country's interests have been adequately protected in these agreements. They should also scrutinize whether the Ministry of Environment and Forests is taking sufficient measures to fulfill India's commitments under these international accords, as these are key areas for audit examination.
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Key Points
- 1Examine whether India's interests are safeguarded in international environmental agreements
- 2Review measures taken by the Ministry to honor international commitments
- 3Both the content of agreements and compliance are subject to audit
- 4International commitments are a key area of audit scrutiny
- 5Assess whether obligations under agreements are being met on time
Practical Example
An auditor examines India's commitments under the Convention on Biological Diversity and finds that while India agreed to establish a biodiversity database and share genetic resource benefits with local communities, the legislation enabling benefit-sharing was enacted eight years after the commitment. Meanwhile, several bio-prospecting applications from foreign entities were processed without any benefit-sharing framework in place.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How does audit assess whether India's interests are 'safeguarded' in international agreements?▼
What happens if India fails to meet its international environmental commitments?▼
Can audit question the terms of an international agreement?▼
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