Question Q.6GS2GS2
Parliamentary committees serve as vital tools for legislative oversight, ensuring accountability and transparency in governance processes. In light of the statement, examine the role of the Public Accounts Committee in establishing financial accountability of the executive.
Main Body
Public Accounts Committee has 22 members (15 Lok Sabha & 7 Rajya Sabha) to scrutinise the bills and expenditure related to the Government of India. By maintaining its nature of financial accountability, it is providing transparency in the governance.
Role of Public Accounts Committee
1Examine the funds given to the ministries and departments are properly utilised or not.
2Check for lapsable and non-lapsable funds and its balance sheets.
3CAU acts as friend, philosopher and guide to the PAC.
4It scrutinises the Annual financial statement and the Budget estimates and Advance estimates.
5It looks for the loans and credit taken for the policies.
Issues with the functioning of PAC
1lack of staff and infrastructure.
2members are elected for only 1 year.
3less expertise and less technical skill & knowledge.
Solution
Provide them Man and material Infrastructure and facilities should be given.
Therefore, the PAC is necessary for maintaining financial accountability.
158 words12 paragraphs
Conclusion
Therefore, the PAC is necessary for maintaining financial accountability.
9 words
- Clear definition of PAC composition and mandate
- Identifies key roles in examining fund utilization
- Discusses both financial accountability and transparency aspects
- Identifies critical issues in PAC functioning
- Proposes solutions to address gaps
- Discusses CAG's advisory role
- Covers budget scrutiny functions
Topper
ANIKET RANJAN
AIR 482025
Subject & Paper
GS2GS2
Topic
Parliament and State Legislatures - Structure, Functioning, Powers & Privileges
Powers and Privileges
Public Accounts Committee
Writing Stats
167
Total words
12
Paragraphs
descriptive
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