The correct answer is (c) Estimates Committee.
The Estimates Committee is a parliamentary committee that examines the estimates of expenditure laid before Parliament by the Union Government. It is a permanent committee consisting of 30 members, 15 from the Lok Sabha and 15 from the Rajya Sabha. The Committee is appointed by the Speaker of the Lok Sabha and the Chairman of the Rajya Sabha.
The Committee examines the estimates of expenditure with a view to suggest economies, savings and improvements in the administration of expenditure. It also examines the reports of the Comptroller and Auditor General of India on the Union Government’s accounts.
The Committee submits its report to the Speaker of the Lok Sabha and the Chairman of the Rajya Sabha. The report is then laid on the table of both Houses of Parliament. The Government is required to take action on the recommendations of the Committee.
The Estimates Committee is a powerful committee that can play a significant role in improving the efficiency and effectiveness of the Union Government’s expenditure.
The other options are incorrect because they all have representation from the Rajya Sabha.
(a) The Public Accounts Committee is a parliamentary committee that examines the accounts of the Union Government. It is a permanent committee consisting of 22 members, 11 from the Lok Sabha and 11 from the Rajya Sabha. The Committee is appointed by the Speaker of the Lok Sabha and the Chairman of the Rajya Sabha.
(b) The Committee on Public Undertakings is a parliamentary committee that examines the functioning of public undertakings. It is a permanent committee consisting of 22 members, 11 from the Lok Sabha and 11 from the Rajya Sabha. The Committee is appointed by the Speaker of the Lok Sabha and the Chairman of the Rajya Sabha.
(d) The Committee on Government Assurances is a parliamentary committee that examines the assurances given by the Government in Parliament. It is a permanent committee consisting of 15 members, 7 from the Lok Sabha and 8 from the Rajya Sabha. The Committee is appointed by the Speaker of the Lok Sabha and the Chairman of the Rajya Sabha.