The Public Accounts Committee consists of not more than

The Public Accounts Committee consists of not more than

22 Members, 15 Members elected by Lok Sabha and not more than 7 Members elected by Rajya Sabha.
23 Members, 16 Members elected by Lok Sabha and not more than 7 Members elected by Rajya Sabha.
22 Members, 7 Members elected by Lok Sabha and not more than 15 Members elected by Rajya Sabha.
23 Members, 7 Members elected by Lok Sabha and not more than 16 Members elected by Rajya Sabha.
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UPSC Combined Section Officer – 2021-22
The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) consists of 22 members. Out of these 22 members, 15 members are elected by the Lok Sabha from amongst its members, and 7 members are elected by the Rajya Sabha from amongst its members. The election is held every year by means of the single transferable vote, ensuring representation from various parties. The Chairman of the PAC is appointed by the Speaker of Lok Sabha and is traditionally from the opposition party.
The Public Accounts Committee comprises a maximum of 22 members: 15 from Lok Sabha and 7 from Rajya Sabha.
The primary function of the PAC is to examine the annual audit reports of government ministries and departments submitted by the Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG). It scrutinizes public expenditure to ensure it is authorized and properly accounted for.
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