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ADITYA MATHORAIR 98· 2029

Question 5GS2GS2

Executive accountability to the legislature through Parliamentary Committees has been the hallmark of the Indian political system. Comment. (Answer in 150 words)

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Main Body

Parliamentary Committees play a critical role in enforcing executive accountability to Parliament (PDT Atharv)

Executive Accountability through Parliamentary Committees

Ensure Checks & Balances: to check efficiency, economy & fairness in govt action. (Eg Public Accounts Committee audit Accounts)
Remote Scrutiny: of all govt action that is not possible on Parliament (lao Eg Function of RUBy Committee on PSU)
Beyond Hinduism of Politics: due to secret away from media glare work

Scrutinize Delegated Legislation: to ensure compliance with parent law & Constitution. (Eg Committee on Subordinate Legislation)

Estiol List of Powers: to promote interest of govt & opponent. (Eg Business Polling Committee)
Enforces Financial Propriety: (Eg Estimate Committee (John Mathai Report)
Hallmark of Political System: Creates good Govnance led by executive but Scrutinized by Parliament via Committees

Parliamentary Committees are a pillar to ensure executive accountability in India and good welfare state.

147 words3 paragraphs
  • Clear topic articulation
  • Multiple committee examples
  • Addresses oversight mechanisms
  • Addresses multiple aspects of committees
  • Includes report reference
  • Concludes effectively on importance

Topper

ADITYA MATHOR

AIR 982029

Subject & Paper

GS2GS2

Topic

Parliament and State Legislatures—Structure, Functioning, Conduct of Business, Powers & Privileges and Issues Arising out of these

Parliamentary Committees and Executive Accountability

Role of Parliamentary Committees in Executive Accountability

Writing Stats

147

Total words

3

Paragraphs

Academic

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