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Who does what

Institutions A–Z.

The bodies that run, regulate, judge and audit — in India and around the world. What each one does, when it was set up, and our stories about it.

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Elections & audit2

Comptroller and Auditor General of IndiaSince 1950 (constitutional office) · New DelhiElection Commission of IndiaSince 25 January 1950 · New Delhi