Executive accountability to the legislature through Parliamentary Committees has been the hallmark of the Indian political system. Comment. (Answer in 150 words)
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Parliamentary Committees play a critical role in enforcing executive accountability to Parliament (PDT Atharv)
Executive Accountability through Parliamentary Committees
Ensure Checks & Balances: to check efficiency, economy & fairness in govt action. (Eg Public Accounts Committee audit Accounts)
Remote Scrutiny: of all govt action that is not possible on Parliament (lao Eg Function of RUBy Committee on PSU)
Beyond Hinduism of Politics: due to secret away from media glare work
Scrutinize Delegated Legislation: to ensure compliance with parent law & Constitution. (Eg Committee on Subordinate Legislation)
Estiol List of Powers: to promote interest of govt & opponent. (Eg Business Polling Committee)
Enforces Financial Propriety: (Eg Estimate Committee (John Mathai Report)
Hallmark of Political System: Creates good Govnance led by executive but Scrutinized by Parliament via Committees
Parliamentary Committees are a pillar to ensure executive accountability in India and good welfare state.
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- Multiple committee examples
- Addresses oversight mechanisms
- Addresses multiple aspects of committees
- Includes report reference
- Concludes effectively on importance
ADITYA MATHOR
Parliament and State Legislatures—Structure, Functioning, Conduct of Business, Powers & Privileges and Issues Arising out of these
Parliamentary Committees and Executive Accountability
Role of Parliamentary Committees in Executive Accountability
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