Indian Polity • Parliament & ExecutiveMedium
With reference to the Parliamentary Committees in India, the 'Committee on Estimates' consists of how many members and from which house(s)?
A. 30 members exclusively from the Lok Sabha✓ Correct Answer
B. 22 members (15 from Lok Sabha and 7 from Rajya Sabha)
C. 45 members drawn equally from both Houses
D. 15 members exclusively from the Rajya Sabha
💡 Solution & Explanation
The Committee on Estimates is the largest parliamentary committee in India, consisting of 30 members elected exclusively from the Lok Sabha through proportional representation by means of a single transferable vote. The Rajya Sabha has no representation on this body, differentiating it from financial committees like the Public Accounts Committee. Its primary function is to examine budget estimates and suggest economic alternatives. This committee was originally established in 1950 on the recommendation of John Matthai.
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