Indian Polity • Parliament & ExecutiveMedium
Which parliamentary committee in India examines the estimates and suggests economies, public administration improvements, and financial reforms, and is often called the 'continuous economy committee'?
A. Public Accounts Committee
B. Estimates Committee✓ Correct Answer
C. Committee on Public Undertakings
D. Departmental Standing Committee
💡 Solution & Explanation
The Estimates Committee is a thirty-member body drawn exclusively from the Lok Sabha whose continuous mandate is to suggest administrative reforms and economic efficiencies in government expenditure. Other parliamentary panels like the Public Accounts Committee include members from both houses and examine audit reports rather than ongoing budget estimates.
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