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Difficulty: EasyUnion Legislature: Parliament Structure, Lawmaking, and Committees

Consider the following statements regarding the Estimates Committee of the Indian Parliament:
1. It consists of 30 members drawn exclusively from the Lok Sabha.
2. A Minister is eligible to be elected as a member of this committee.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

  1. 1 onlyAnswer
  2. B
    2 only
  3. C
    Both 1 and 2
  4. D
    Neither 1 nor 2

Answer

The statement stating '1 only' is correct.
The Estimates Committee is the largest committee of the Indian Parliament comprising 30 members, all elected exclusively from the Lok Sabha annually. Rajya Sabha has no representation in this committee. To maintain legislative oversight, no minister can be elected as a member of the committee.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Analyze Statement 1 regarding the composition of the Estimates Committee.
The Estimates Committee consists of 30 members, and all 30 members are elected from the Lok Sabha only (Rajya Sabha has no representation). Statement 1 is TRUE.
The committee was constituted to examine estimates included in the budget and suggest economies in public expenditure.
2
Analyze Statement 2 regarding the eligibility of Ministers to serve on the committee.
A Minister cannot be elected as a member of the committee. If a member, after election to the committee, becomes a Minister, they cease to be a member from the date of such appointment. Statement 2 is FALSE.
This rule ensures legislative independence in scrutinizing executive administration and finances.

Key Concept

Structure and membership criteria of Parliamentary Financial Committees (Estimates Committee)
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Union Legislature: Parliament Structure, Lawmaking, and Committees

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