The independence of the Auditor General is preserved to a great extent by the Constitution itself and the Article 153 of which states that.

There shall be an Auditor General who shall be appointed by the President with the recommendation of the Constitutional Council and who shall hold office during good behavior.

He can be removed from office by the President only on the grounds of ill health or infirmity or upon an address of Parliament. Article 153 of the Constitution further states that the salary of the Auditor General shall be determined by the Parliament, and shall be charged on the Consolidated Fund and shall not be diminished during his term of office.

The Auditor General does not come under the supervision of any Minister or officer of the Government.