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Anjali ThakurAIR 43· 2023

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लोक लेखा समिति (PAC) के प्रमुख कार्य पर चर्चा करें। क्या कदम उठाए जाने चाहिए जनता के सच्चे संरक्षक के रूप में लोक लेखा समिति (PAC) की प्रभावशीलता को बढ़ाने के लिए? (150 शब्दों में उत्तर दीजिए) 10 अंक Discuss the key functions of the Public Accounts Committee (PAC). What steps should be taken to leverage the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) in order to enhance its effectiveness as a true guardian of public funds?

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Introduction

Public Accounts Committee (PAC) is an financial parliamentary committee which keeps check an financial health of parliament and public body. Preamble is fundamental framework which guide objectives and value of the Constitution.

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Main Body

Public Accounts Committee (PAC) is an financial parliamentary committee which keeps check an financial health of parliament and public body.

Key function

1A standing committee → auditing on financial health
2Philosopher & guide & friend to the CAG → helps in auditing.
3checks the auditing Report by CAG
4scrutinize the expenditures of the parliament.
5scrutinize the demands of grants → excess grant (even when before granting)

Strengths:

1Philosopher & guide & friend to the CAG → helps in auditing.
2checks the auditing Report by CAG
3checks the auditing Report by CAG
4scrutinize the expenditures of the parliament.
5scrutinize the demands of grants → excess grant (even when before granting)

[Way forward]

A citizen charter with clear vision & mechanism
Frequent meetings schedules should be determined for meetings.

Public Accounts Committee can play a huge role in cooperative federalism.

Significance of Preamble:

Preamble is fundamental framework which guide objectives and value of the Constitution.

Terms:

1Sovereign → Independent nation-state with no external control
2Socialist → Means some ownership of means of production by state, welfare state
3Secular → Neither promote nor favour any religion, impartiality
4Democratic → People are ultimate sovereign, govt by people for people
5Republic → Elected head of state (president) rather than hereditary
6Justice → Social, economic, political justice
7Liberty → Freedom of thought, expression, belief, faith worship
8Equality → Equality before law, equal opportunity, no discrimination
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Conclusion

Public Accounts Committee can play a huge role in cooperative federalism.

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  • Clear definition of PAC
  • Lists key functions systematically
  • Mentions CAG's role
  • Covers both expenditure scrutiny and grant examination
  • Provides way forward solutions
  • Clear definitions of each term in preamble
  • Systematic approach to explaining all key terms
  • Accurate understanding of constitutional concepts
  • Good organization

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Topper

Anjali Thakur

AIR 432023

Subject & Paper

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Topic

Constitutional Posts and Bodies - Appointment, Powers, Functions and Responsibilities

Comptroller and Auditor General

Public Accounts Committee

Writing Stats

292

Total words

24

Paragraphs

analytical

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