(a) whether demanded are being made for audit of Panchayats through the Controller and Accountant and General of the State concerned;
(b) if so, the details thereof;
(c) whether any decision has been taken in this regard; and
(d) if so, the details thereof and the action taken in this regard so far?
MINISTER OF RURAL DEVELOPMENT( SHRI M. VENKAIAH NAIDU )
(a) to (d):: In the light of the recommendation of the Eleventh Finance Commission, the Government of India has decided that the Comptroller and Auditor General (C&AG) shall be responsible for exercising control and supervision over the proper maintenance of Accounts and their Audit for all the three tiers of Panchayats.