K Sanjay Murthy appointed new Comptroller and Auditor General of India

K Sanjay Murthy has been appointed as the Comptroller and Auditor General of India. Mr. Murthy is currently serving as the Secretary of the Department of Higher Education in the Education Ministry.

He will replace Girish Chandra Murmu, who was appointed as the CAG in August 2020.

"By virtue of the power vested in her by clause (1) of article 148 of the Constitution of India, the President has been pleased to appoint K Sanjay Murthy to be the Comptroller and Auditor General of India with effect from the date he assumes charge of his office," said a notification issued by the Department of Economic Affairs, Ministry of Finance.

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