Parliamentary Committees

31. With reference to the Parliament of India, which of the following Parliamentary Committees scrutinizes and reports to the House whether the powers to make regulations rules, sub-rules, by-laws, etc. conferred by the Constitution or delegated by the Parliament are being properly exercised by the Executive within the scope of such delegation? [I.A.S. (Pre.) 2018]

(a) Committee on Government Assurances
(b) Committee on Subordinate Legislation
(c) Rules Committee
(d) Business Advisory Committee

Correct Answer: (b) Committee on Subordinate Legislation

Solution:"Parliament is too unwieldy a body to deliberate effectively the issues that come up before it and the functions of Parliament are varied, complex & voluminous. Therefore it is assisted by a number of committees in the discharge of its duties. *Committee on Government Assurance it examines the assurance, promises and undertaking given by ministers from time to time on the floor of the House and reports on the extent to which they have been implemented.

*Committee on subordinate Legislation - it examines and reports to the House whether the powers to make regulations, rules, sub-rules and bye-laws delegated by the Parliament or conferred by the constitution to the executive are being properly exercised by it.

*Rules Committee- it considers the matters of procedure and conduct of business in the House and recommends necessary amendments or additions to the Rules of the House. *Business advisory committee- it regulates the programme and time table of the House.

32. Which of the following is a Parliamentary Committee relating to delegation of power to make rules and regulations to the Executive? [67th B.P.S.C. (Pre), 2021]

(a) Committee on Executive Legislation
(b) Committee on Subordinate Legislation
(c) Committee on Administrative Legislation
(d) Committee on Delegated Legislation
(e) None of the above/More than one of the above

Correct Answer: (b) Committee on Subordinate Legislation

Solution:Parliamentary Committee relating to delegation of power to make rules and regulations to the Executive is Committee on Subordinate Legislation. The committee is present in both houses of the parliament. It consists of 15 members in both houses. Members are nominated by the Speaker or Chairman in Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha respectively, Ministers cannot be members of this committee.

33. In India, which of the following review the independent regulators in sectors like telecommunications, Insurance, electricity, etc.? [I.A.S. (Pre) 2019]

1. Ad Hoc Committees set up by the Parliament.

2. Parliamentary Department Related Standing Committees.

3. Finance Commission.

4. Financial Sector Legislative Reforms Commission.

5. NITI Aayog

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

(a) 1 and 2
(b) 1,3 and 4
(c) 3, 4 and 5
(d) 2 and 5

Correct Answer: (a) 1 and 2

Solution:In India, there are 24 departments related standing committees that comprise members from both houses of parliament. These committees are specific, & may review the working of regulators within their respective departments. Parliament may also establish ad-hoc committees which may examine the working of regulators, eg. Joint parliamentary committee on the allocation of 26 spectrum includes the review of the policy on spectrum pricing & grant of telecom licenses Ad-hoc committees are temporary in nature. Finance commission, NITI Aayog & Financial sector legislative reforms commission has no role to play in the review of Independent regulators in various sectors.

Parliamentary Committees

32. Which of the following is a Parliamentary Committee relating to delegation of power to make rules and regulations to the Executive? [67th B.P.S.C. (Pre), 2021]

33. In India, which of the following review the independent regulators in sectors like telecommunications, Insurance, electricity, etc.? [I.A.S. (Pre) 2019]

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