C. G. Somiah
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| Born | 11 March 1931 Kodagu, India |
| Died | 13 September 2010 (aged 79) Bangalore, India |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Alma mater | Loyola College, University of Madras University of Oxford |
| Occupation | IAS Officer (1953–1996) |
| Spouse | Indira Somiah |
C. G. Somiah served as the eighth Comptroller and Auditor General of India who was known for his honesty and for his impeccable career record. He wrote a best-seller autobiography 'The honest always stand alone'. He had a long career as an IAS officer first in the state of Orissa and next in five central ministries (defense, finance, company affairs, planning and home affairs) of India.