{"id":255422,"date":"2023-08-09T20:04:48","date_gmt":"2023-08-09T14:34:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.forumias.com\/?p=255422"},"modified":"2023-08-09T20:04:48","modified_gmt":"2023-08-09T14:34:48","slug":"row-over-select-committee-for-delhi-services-bill-what-is-this-body-did-raghav-chadha-flout-rules","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/forumias.com\/blog\/row-over-select-committee-for-delhi-services-bill-what-is-this-body-did-raghav-chadha-flout-rules\/","title":{"rendered":"Row over Select Committee for Delhi Services Bill: What is this body, did Raghav Chadha flout rules?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><b>Source: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The post is based on the article <\/span><b>\u201cRow over Select Committee for Delhi Services Bill: What is this body, did Raghav Chadha flout rules?\u201d\u00a0 <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">published in <\/span><b>Indian Express on 9th August 2023.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><b>What is the News?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At least <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">four MPs have complained that their names had been included in a proposed Select Committee for the Delhi Services Bill without their consent. As a result, Rajya Sabha Deputy Chairman has announced a probe.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>What is a Select Committee?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">India\u2019s Parliament has several types of committees which discharge different functions.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are 12 <\/span><b>Standing Committees <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">that are permanent in nature, with their members nominated from time to time by the Chairman.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Then there are <\/span><b>ad hoc or temporary committees <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">which are set up for a specific purpose, such as examining a particular Bill, and are dissolved once that purpose has been served.A <\/span><b>Select Committee <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">belongs to this category.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Procedure to be followed for a Select committee: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A Select Committee is temporary in nature and it follows the procedure laid down in the Rules of Procedure.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2013 Under Rule 125 of the Rajya Sabha Rules and Procedures, any member may move an amendment that a Bill be referred to a Select Committee.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2013 This means that the motion to refer a Bill to a Select Committee can either be moved by the member in-charge of the Bill, or by any other MP.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>How are Select committee members selected? <\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The members of the Select Committee on a Bill are appointed by the House when the motion that the Bill be referred to a Select Committee is made.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2013 No member is appointed to a Select Committee if he is not willing to serve on the Committee.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2013 The mover has to ascertain whether the member proposed by him is willing to serve on the Committee.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2013 The rules do say that a proposed member\u2019s consent has to be taken before he can serve on a Select Committee.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2013 However, they do not specifically mention collecting signatures of those whose names have been proposed.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>What is the actual number of members in a Select Committee? <\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The actual number of membership of the Select Committee is not fixed; it varies from Committee to Committee.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2013 If it is a Joint Committee, the proportion of members from the Rajya Sabha and the Lok Sabha is 1:2.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2013 The Chairman of the Committee is appointed by the Chairman of the Rajya Sabha from among the members of the Committee.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2013 The member or Minister in-charge of the Bill is generally included as a member of the Committee.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>How does the Select committee work? <\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The quorum for each sitting needs to be one-third of the total number of members of the committee.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2013 In case of equality of votes on any matter, the chairman (or any other person presiding) will have a second or casting vote.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2013 A select committee may appoint a sub-committee to examine any special points connected with the Bill.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>What are the functions of the Select Committee? <\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The main functions of a Select Committee are:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>\u2013 Detailed Examination: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Committee carefully reviews the Bill, going through each part.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>\u2013 Ensuring Clarity:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> It ensures that the Bill accurately represents the intended purpose and goals.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>\u2013 Gathering Input: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Committee can request opinions from experts, individuals, and groups, either in writing or through discussions.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>\u2013 Understanding Policy:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> It may ask Government officials to explain the Bill&#8217;s intentions and provide necessary information.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>\u2013 Formulating Conclusions:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> After hearing evidence, the Committee reaches conclusions and might make changes to the Bill&#8217;s clauses.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>What happens once a Select Committee\u2019s report is submitted?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The report of the committee is of a recommendatory nature. The government can choose to accept or reject its recommendations.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A Select Committee can also include its version of the Bill. If they do so, the minister in charge of that particular Bill can move for the committee\u2019s version of the Bill to be discussed and passed in the House.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Source: The post is based on the article \u201cRow over Select Committee for Delhi Services Bill: What is this body, did Raghav Chadha flout rules?\u201d\u00a0 published in Indian Express on 9th August 2023. What is the News? 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