Committee | Commission |
| A group of individuals or experts appointed by an organization or government to investigate, study, or provide recommendations on specific issues. | A body appointed by the government to perform a specific task or function, with the power to make decisions or recommendations. |
| A committee submits its report to a specific ministry or department which sets it up. | Commission submits its report to the legislature so reports of the commissions are deliberated by the legislature. |
| May have advisory or supervisory roles and provide recommendations, but do not have decision-making authority | Have decision-making authority and may be empowered to make binding recommendations or take action. |
| Example – Kelkar committee on PPPs | Examples-National Human Rights Commission, the Central Vigilance Commission |
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