With reference to the Parliament of India, which of the following Parliamentary Committees scrutinizes and reports to the House whether the powers to make regulations, rules, sub-rules, by-laws, etc. conferred by the Constitution or delegated by the Parliament are being properly exercised by the Executive within the scope of such delegation?
- Committee on Government Assurances
- Committee on Subordinate Legislation
- Rules Committee
- Business Advisory Committee
Explanation
Option (b) is correct
- The Committee scrutinises and reports to the House whether the powers to make regulations, rules, sub-rules, by-laws, etc., conferred by the IC or delegated by Parliament are being properly exercised by the executive within the scope of such delegation.
- This committee exists in both Houses and consists of 15 members. A Minister is not nominated to this committee
Option (a) is incorrect
- No. of Members – 15
- Tenure: 1 year.
- The members are nominated by the Speaker, Lok Sabha.
- Scrutinises assurances, promises, and undertakings given by Ministers.
Option (c) is incorrect
- No. of Members – 15
- Tenure: Not fixed. Can continue in office till reconstituted.
- The members are nominated by the Speaker, Lok Sabha.
- Considers matters of procedure and conduct of business in the House.
Option (d) is incorrect
- No. of Members – 15
- Tenure: Not fixed. Can continue in office till reconstituted.
- The members are nominated by the Speaker, Lok Sabha.
- Recommends time allocation for the discussion of Bills & other business.
