Q. Which of the following statement is NOT correct about estimates committee?

[A] Originally, it had 25 members but in 1956 its membership was raised to 30.

[B] Members are equally drawn from both the houses of Parliament.

[C] The members are elected according to the principles of proportional representation by means of a single transferable vote.

[D] A minister cannot be elected as a member of the committee.

Answer: B
Notes:

Explanation: The first Estimates Committee in the post-independence era was constituted in 1950 on the recommendation of John Mathai, the then finance minister.

  • Originally, it had 25 members but in 1956 its membership was raised to 30. All the thirty members are from Lok Sabha only. The Rajya Sabha has no representation in this committee.
  • These members are elected by the Lok Sabha every year from amongst its own members, according to the principles of proportional representation by means of a single transferable vote.
  • Thus, all parties get due representation in it. The term of office is one year. A minister cannot be elected as a member of the committee.
  • The chairman of the committee is appointed by the Speaker from amongst its members and he is invariably from the ruling party.

Source: Laxmikanth’s Polity

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