Regulation 112 — Audit Regulations 2020
Original Rule Text
# 112. Proposal for entrustment of audit from Union Government
The proposal from Union Government including Union Territory without legislative assembly to entrust audit of a body or authority to the Comptroller and Auditor General shall be sent to the office of the Comptroller and Auditor General.
Regulations on Audit and Accounts 2020 61
What This Means
When the Union Government (including Union Territories without a legislative assembly) wants to entrust the audit of a body or authority to the CAG, the proposal must be sent directly to the office of the Comptroller and Auditor General in New Delhi. This is the correct routing for central government entrustment requests.
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Key Points
- 1Union Government entrustment proposals go directly to the CAG's office in New Delhi
- 2Includes Union Territories without a legislative assembly (e.g., Chandigarh, Lakshadweep)
- 3This is the routing for Section 20 entrustment — not for routine audit matters
- 4Proposal goes to CAG's office, not to the local AG office
- 5Ensures centralized processing and decision-making for entrustment requests
Practical Example
The Ministry of Science and Technology wants the CAG to audit a newly established autonomous research body. The Ministry prepares a formal proposal and sends it directly to the office of the CAG in New Delhi, not to the local AG office. The CAG's office processes the request, consults with the body, and decides on terms and conditions.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why does the proposal go to the CAG's office rather than the local AG?▼
What about UTs with a legislative assembly like Delhi or Puducherry?▼
What should the proposal contain?▼
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