Which of the following statements about the Ethics Committee in the Lok Sabha are correct? 1. Initially it was an ad-hoc Committee. 2. Only a Member of the Lok Sabha can make a complaint relating to unethical conduct of a member of the Lok Sabha. 3. This Committee cannot take up any matter which is sub-judice. Select the answer using the code given below :
- A1 and 2 only
- B2 and 3 only
- C1 and 3 onlyCorrect
- D1, 2 and 3
Explanation
Let's analyze each statement regarding the Ethics Committee in the Lok Sabha:
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Statement 1 is correct. The Ethics Committee in the Lok Sabha was initially constituted as an ad-hoc committee in 1997. It was later made a permanent standing committee of the Lok Sabha in 1999.
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Statement 2 is incorrect. While Lok Sabha members can make complaints, the rules of the Ethics Committee (Rule 316A) typically allow any person to make a complaint against the unethical conduct of a Member of the Lok Sabha. The complaint must be submitted by the person in writing and should be supported by an affidavit.
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Statement 3 is correct. The Ethics Committee generally operates under the principle that it should not investigate matters that are sub-judice (i.e., under consideration by a court of law). This avoids conflict and ensures judicial independence, aligning with broader parliamentary conventions. The committee's role is to investigate ethical misconduct, not to interfere with ongoing legal proceedings.
Therefore, statements 1 and 3 are correct.
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