Q. With reference to the parliamentary committees in parliamentary system of government, Consider the following statements:
1. The Constitution of India makes no mention of parliamentary committees.
2. Parliamentary committees provide a forum for building consensus across political parties.
3. Consultative Committees are a type of Parliamentary committee.
How many of the above given statements are correct?
Exp) Option a is the correct answer.
Statement 1 is incorrect: The Constitution of India makes a mention of Parliamentary Committees at different places, but without making any specific provisions regarding their composition, tenure, functions, etc.
Statement 2 is correct: Parliamentary Committees provide a forum for building consensus across political parties. The proceedings of the House during sessions are televised, and MPs are likely to stick to their party positions on most matters. Committees have closed door meetings, which allow them to freely question and discuss issues and arrive at a consensus.
Statement 3 is incorrect: The consultative committees, which also consist of members of Parliament, are not parliamentary committees as they do not fulfil all the conditions required to be identified as a parliamentary committee
| Important Tips Why consultative committees are not considered as parliamentary committees? A parliamentary committee means a committee that: 1. Is appointed or elected by the House or nominated by the Speaker / Chairman1 2. Works under the direction of the Speaker / Chairman 3. Presents its report to the House or to the Speaker / Chairman 4. Has a secretariat provided by the Lok Sabha / Rajya Sabha The consultative committees, which also consist of members of Parliament, are not parliamentary committees as they do not fulfil above four conditions. |
