Archive · 31 Jul 2026
India Says No Plan to Amend Law for CAG Recommendations
The Indian government told the parliament that it does not plan to change any laws to make sure the Comptroller and Auditor General’s (CAG) suggestions are followed.
The law minister said the government has already taken steps to improve how ministries follow audit findings.
This was said in the Lok Sabha on July 31, 2024.
The government wants to keep the current laws in place.
It is not looking to add new rules for audit implementation.
The CAG is a top audit body in India.
The law minister’s name is Arjun Ram Meghwal.
The statement was made in New Delhi.
The government wants to keep the process as it is.
Indian government says no plan to amend law to enforce CAG recommendations.
Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal replied that measures have been taken to improve legal compliance and accountability.
The response was given to the Lok Sabha on Friday, July 31, 2024.
The government maintains the current legal framework for audit implementation.
No proposal to change law across ministries and states.
- Who
- Indian government and Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal
- What
- Stated no proposal to amend law to implement CAG recommendations
- When
- Friday, July 31, 2024
- Where
- Lok Sabha, New Delhi
- Why
- To clarify that the current legal framework will remain unchanged
- Government body
- Indian government
- Law Minister
- Arjun Ram Meghwal
- CAG
- Comptroller and Auditor General
- Date
- July 31, 2024
- Location
- Lok Sabha, New Delhi