- Andhra Pradesh’s Kondru Sanjay Murthy takes over as the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) of India.
- Sanjay Murthy takes the oath of office in a ceremony held at Rashtrapati Bhavan, administered by President Droupadi Murmu.
- He becomes the first Telugu officer to hold the prestigious CAG position.
- Sanjay Murthy is the son of former MP KSR Murthy and a former IAS officer.
On November 21, 2024, Andhra Pradesh’s Kondru Sanjay Murthy was sworn in as the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) of India. The ceremony, held at Rashtrapati Bhavan, was led by President Droupadi Murmu. Sanjay Murthy, an IAS officer from the Himachal Pradesh cadre, is the first Telugu to hold the prestigious CAG position.
Sanjay Murthy, hailing from Andhra Pradesh, took office as the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) of India on November 21, 2024, during a ceremony at Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi. The oath of office was administered by President Droupadi Murmu, marking a significant moment in Indian governance. Sanjay Murthy becomes the first Telugu officer to hold this prestigious post, a milestone that reflects his distinguished service and commitment.
Born on December 24, 1964, in Amalapuram, Sanjay Murthy is the son of KSR Murthy, a former MP and an experienced IAS officer. After completing his mechanical engineering studies, Sanjay joined the Indian Administrative Service (IAS) in 1989, securing a position in the Himachal Pradesh cadre. Over his illustrious career, he served in several key administrative roles, including as the Secretary of Higher Education in the central government, where he played a pivotal role in implementing the New Education Policy.
Sanjay Murthy was set to retire from IAS in the coming months, but the central government recognized his extensive contributions and appointed him as the CAG. The CAG is a critical constitutional post responsible for auditing government finances and ensuring transparency. Appointees to this position serve for a maximum of 6 years or until the age of 65.
His father, KSR Murthy, represented Amalapuram in the 1996 Lok Sabha elections and also served as an IAS officer, holding the rank of Secretary in the central government. Sanjay’s appointment to this important role is seen as an honor for both his family and the Telugu community.
