Art 119-123
Art 119-123
Art 119-123
Parliamentary Committees
Parliamentary Committees originated in Britain. At present, they are more used in USA.
In India, these started through Govt. of India Act 1919.
In 1921, the first Parliamentary Committee was constituted.
Parliamentary Committees are of 2 types-
1. Permanent Committee 2. Temporary Committees
1/3 members are required to be present to complete quorum for Parliamentary Commit-
tees.
Importance of Parliamentary Committees
These are based on the principle of division of work. Parliament has a lot of work and
limited time, thus the Parliament divides the work between committees which saves him.
It gives encouragement to expertise. A person who is expert of the concerned sector, is
appointed as the member of committee
It ensures confidentiality. There are so many confidential facts which are related to national
importance which cannot be openly discussed in the house. They can be discussed in the
committees.
It increases control of legislative over executive through Parliamentary Committees
Increases cooperation between Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha because in many committees
members are from both Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha
It ensures cooperation between ruling and opposition parties, since members of both the
parties are there as committee members.
Permanent Committees:
1. Estimates Committee: (Girish Bapat)
30 members (originally 25, increased to 30 in 1956)
All members are from Lok Sabha
Election of members- proportional representation system.
Tenure- 1 year
A minister cannot be a member.
Function-
to review the budget estimates, bring out irregularities in the budget estimates and to
give suggestions.
2. Public Account Committee: (Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury)
22 members (Lok Sabha-15, Rajya Sabha-7)
Chairperson- from opposition party
Election of members- proportional representation system.
Tenure- 1 year