The government on Monday said K Sanjay Murthy will be the next Comptroller and Auditor General of India.
Murthy, a 1989 batch IAS officer of Himachal Pradesh cadre, will succeed Girish Chandra Murmu.
Murthy is currently Secretary, Department of Higher Education, Ministry of Education.
In this role, Murthy was responsible for overseeing policies related to higher education, ensuring the implementation of government initiatives, and collaborating with educational institutions to promote educational development across the country.
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.
Girish Chandra Murmu had assumed office as the Comptroller and Auditor General of India on August 8, 2020. He will complete his term on November 20.
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