Article 377 of Indian Constitution: Provisions as to Comptroller and Auditor-General of India.
Article 377 – Constitution Of India.
The Auditor-General of India holding office immediately before the commencement of this Constitution shall, unless he has elected otherwise, become on such commencement the Comptroller and Auditor-General of India and shall thereupon be entitled to such salaries and to such rights in respect of leave of absence and pension as are provided for under clause (3) of article 148 in respect of the Comptroller and Auditor-General of India and be entitled to continue to hold office until the expiration of his term of office as determined under the provisions which were applicable to him immediately before such commencement.
Summary of Article 377 of Constitution of India
🧾 Article 377 – Constitution of India
Transition of the Auditor-General to Comptroller and Auditor-General (CAG)
🔹 Who it Applies To:
- Auditor-General of India holding office before 26 January 1950
🔹 Key Provisions:
📌 Automatic Transition:
- Becomes the Comptroller and Auditor-General (CAG) on Constitution’s commencement, unless he opts out.
📌 Entitlements:
- Receives salary, leave, and pension as per Article 148(3) (for CAG of India).
📌 Term of Office:
- Continues to hold office until original term expires, based on pre-Constitution rules.