CAG & 16TH FINANCE COMMISSION

Article Title: CAG & 16TH FINANCE COMMISSION

06-03-2025

Indian Economy Current Affairs Analysis

CAG and 16th Finance Commission hold consultation on public finance

assessment of the financial landscape of the Centre and States

three key areas:

IUnion and State finances

IIlocal bodies

IIIPublic Sector Enterprises (PSEs)

CAG

Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG)

CAG- Shri K Sanjay Murthy

Term length6 yrs or up to 65 yrs of age (whichever is earlier)

Constituting instrument Article 148 of the Constitution of India

16TH FINANCE COMMISSION

Chaired by Dr Arvind Panagariya

Established under Article 280 of the Constitution

Tenure of five years, from April 1, 2026 to 2031.