With reference to the Parliament of India, which of the following Parliamentary Committees scrutinizes and reports to the House whether the powers to make regulations, rules, sub-rules, by-laws, etc. conferred by the Constitution or delegated by the Parliament are being properly exercised by the Executive within the scope of such delegation ?

Correct Option (b)

The Committee on Subordinate Legislation scrutinizes whether the powers conferred by the Constitution or delegated by Parliament to the Executive for making regulations, rules, sub-rules, and by-laws are being properly exercised within the scope of such delegation. Its primary function is to ensure that:

• The delegated legislation remains within the boundaries of the parent act or constitutional provisions.
• There is no violation of fundamental rights or the spirit of parliamentary intention.
• Principles of natural justice, clarity, and consistency are upheld in the framed rules.

This committee, constituted in 1953, typically comprises 15 members in both the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha.

Incorrect Options

Committee on Government Assurances: This committee tracks the fulfillment of assurances, promises, and undertakings given by ministers on the floor of the House. It does not deal with the scrutiny of delegated legislation.

Rules Committee: This committee formulates and recommends amendments to the rules of procedure and conduct of business in the House. Its mandate does not extend to examining executive-made rules or regulations.

Business Advisory Committee: This committee recommends the allocation of time for various items of government business and other discussions in the House. It is concerned with the scheduling of parliamentary business, not the oversight of delegated legislation.