Q. Consider the following statements with reference to the Consultative Committees:
1. These committees are headed by a member of parliament other than a minister.
2. These committees provide a forum for informal discussions between the ministers and the members of Parliament on policies of the government.
3. Consultative committees are constituted by the Ministry of Home Affairs.
How many of the above given statements are correct?
Exp) Option a is the correct answer.
Statement 1 is incorrect: Consultative committees of parliament are attached to various ministries or departments of the Central Government. They consist of members of both the Houses of Parliament. The Minister in charge of the Ministry concerned acts as the chairman of the consultative committee of that ministry.
Statement 2 is correct: Consultative Committees provide a forum for informal discussions between the ministers and the members of Parliament on policies and programmes of the government and the manner of their implementation.
Statement 3 is incorrect: Consultative Committees are constituted by the Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs (and not by the ministry of home affairs). The guidelines regarding the composition, functions and procedures of these committees are formulated by Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs.
