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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?

  1. Committee on Government Assurances
  2. Committee on Subordinate Legislation
  3. Rules Committee
  4. 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.

Infographic explaining the Parliamentary Committee System in India, detailing its origin, constitutional basis, and functions such as scrutiny, expert consultation, and accountability. It categorizes committees into Standing and Ad Hoc, outlines Departmentally Related Standing Committees (DRSCs) with their scope and membership, and compares Estimates, Public Accounts, and Public Undertakings Committees, highlighting their roles, tenure, and election process.

Answer: (b) Committee on Subordinate Legislation; Difficulty Level: Easy
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