GS PrelimsPolityParliamentary Committees2018

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?

A

Committee on Government Assurances

B

Committee on Subordinate Legislation

C

Rules Committee

D

Business Advisory Committee

Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation

1. The question asks to identify the Parliamentary Committee that examines whether the Executive is properly exercising its power to make regulations, rules, sub-rules, by-laws, etc., as delegated by the Constitution or Parliament (i.e., scrutinizing delegated or subordinate legislation). 2. The Committee on Subordinate Legislation (Option B) is specifically tasked with this function. It scrutinizes and reports to the House on whether the powers delegated are being properly exercised within the scope of such delegation. 3. The Committee on Government Assurances (Option A) oversees assurances given by ministers on the floor of the House. 4. The Rules Committee (Option C) considers matters of procedure and conduct of business in the House. 5. The Business Advisory Committee (Option D) allocates time for government legislative and other business.

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