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The Supreme Court has decided to investigate the current method of appointing the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG).
A petition argues that the government's exclusive power to appoint the CAG undermines the office's independence.
The petition suggests a selection committee, made up of the Prime Minister, the Leader of the Opposition, and the Chief Justice of India.
Concerns have been raised about recent actions and reports by the CAG.
The petition highlights that the CAG's position is constitutionally similar to that of a Supreme Court judge.
The SC questioned whether its involvement would effectively change Article 148 of the Constitution, which doesn't specify an appointment procedure.
The Union government has been ordered to respond to the petition.
The central issue is the potential for the executive branch's unchecked power to compromise the independence of critical constitutional offices.
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