With reference to the Parliament of India, which of the following Parl

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?

Committee on Government Assurances
Committee on Subordinate Legislation
Rules Committee
Business Advisory Committee
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UPSC IAS – 2018
The correct answer is B) Committee on Subordinate Legislation.
– The question asks about the Parliamentary Committee that scrutinizes rules, regulations, sub-rules, by-laws, etc., made by the Executive under the powers delegated by the Constitution or Parliament.
– The Committee on Subordinate Legislation is specifically constituted in both Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha for this purpose. It examines whether these delegated legislative powers are being properly exercised within the scope of the delegation.
– The Committee on Government Assurances scrutinizes the assurances, promises, and undertakings given by Ministers in the House.
– The Rules Committee considers matters of procedure and conduct of business in the House and recommends necessary amendments to the Rules.
– The Business Advisory Committee allocates time for the discussion of legislative and other government business.
The Committee on Subordinate Legislation consists of 15 members in Lok Sabha and 15 members in Rajya Sabha. It plays a crucial role in ensuring parliamentary control over the executive’s power to make rules under delegated legislation, preventing potential abuse of power and ensuring that the rules align with the parent law.