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Question 80
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 :
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 :
AOptions
A
A) 1 and 2 only
B
B) 2 and 3 only
C
C) 1 and 3 only
D
D) 1, 2 and 3
BSolution
Let's analyze each statement regarding the Ethics Committee in the Lok Sabha:
1. 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.
2. 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.
3. 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.
1. 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.
2. 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.
3. 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.
CStrategy
For questions on parliamentary committees, understand their origin (ad-hoc vs. permanent), who can file complaints, and common restrictions (e.g., avoiding sub-judice matters). Pay attention to specific details of their functioning.
DSyllabus Analysis
Polity: Parliament (Parliamentary Committees, Rules of Procedure).
EQuestion Analysis
This is a factual question from Indian Polity, specifically on parliamentary functioning. Statement 1 and 3 are accurate facts about the Ethics Committee. Statement 2 is a common misconception, as complaints are generally not restricted to members. Medium difficulty.