Indian Polity • Parliament & ExecutiveHard
Analyze the constitutional mechanics of financial control in Parliament: What is the primary function of the Public Accounts Committee, and how is its membership structured?
A. It examines the annual budget estimates and recommends reductions to prevent wasteful expenditure, consisting solely of Lok Sabha members
B. It audits government accounts after the Comptroller and Auditor General submits reports, comprising fifteen members from Lok Sabha and seven from Rajya Sabha✓ Correct Answer
C. It investigates corruption charges against cabinet ministers and includes members nominated by the Chief Justice of India
D. It reviews all money bills before introduction in the lower house to verify tax proposals
💡 Solution & Explanation
The Public Accounts Committee examines audit reports submitted by the Comptroller and Auditor General on appropriation accounts and finance accounts to ensure public money is spent in accordance with parliamentary authorization. It consists of twenty-two members, with fifteen elected from the Lok Sabha and seven from the Rajya Sabha on the principle of proportional representation. Members serve a one-year term and ministers cannot be elected to it.
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