Consider the following statements regarding the Public Accounts Committee (PAC):
1. It consists of not more than 22 members (15 from Lok Sabha and 7 from Rajya Sabha).
2. A minister cannot be elected as a member of the Committee.
3. The Chairman is appointed by the Speaker of Lok Sabha invariably from the opposition.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: B. 1, 2 and 3
- Step 1: Statement 1: PAC has 22 members (15 from Lok Sabha and 7 from Rajya Sabha) elected by proportional representation. Statement 1 is correct.
- Step 2: Statement 2: Ministers are disqualified from being elected to financial committees to preserve oversight. Statement 2 is correct.
- Step 3: Statement 3: By convention established in 1967, the Speaker appoints an opposition member as Chairman. Statement 3 is correct.
Answer
1, 2 and 3 are correct.
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