Para 7.3.54 — MSO (Audit)
Original Rule Text
7.3.54 The printing of the Audit Reports should be expedited. Whenever there are undue delays, the State Government concerned should be requested to get the Reports printed through the private presses, ensuring at the same time that the confidentiality of these privileged documents is maintained. Where considered necessary, the intervention of the Finance Minister and/or the Governor of the State could also be sought through the headquarters office for expediting the printing of the Reports for which the State Governments are responsible.
What This Means
Printing of Audit Reports must be expedited. If state government presses cause undue delays, the reports can be printed through private presses while maintaining confidentiality. In extreme cases, the Finance Minister or the Governor of the state can be approached through the CAG's headquarters to expedite printing.
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Key Points
- 1Printing of Audit Reports must be done expeditiously
- 2Private presses can be used if state government printing is delayed
- 3Confidentiality of the privileged documents must be maintained regardless of printer
- 4Finance Minister or Governor may be approached via CAG headquarters to expedite printing
Practical Example
The Rajasthan state government press has a six-month backlog and cannot print the Audit Report before the budget session. The AG requests the state government to engage a reputed private press under strict confidentiality agreements. When even this arrangement faces delays, the AG writes to CAG headquarters to seek the Finance Minister's intervention.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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