UPSC Prelims 2018·GS1·polity-and-governance·government structure

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?

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  1. ACommittee on Government Assurances
  2. BCommittee on Subordinate LegislationCorrect
  3. CRules Committee
  4. DBusiness Advisory Committee

Explanation

The Committee on Subordinate Legislation is the Parliamentary Committee specifically constituted to scrutinize and report 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. This committee ensures that the Executive does not overstep the authority granted to it by the Parliament when framing rules and regulations. Committee on Government Assurances examines the assurances, promises, undertakings, etc., given by ministers on the floor of the House and reports on the extent to which they have been implemented. Rules Committee considers matters of procedure and conduct of business in the House and recommends necessary amendments or additions to the rules. Business Advisory Committee allocates time for the discussion of government legislative and other business.
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