Joint Parliamentary Committee
21.12.2024
Joint Parliamentary Committee
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For Prelims: About Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) |
Why in the news?
A Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) comprising up to 31 MPs will be formed to review the Constitution (129th) Amendment Bill.
About Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC):
- It is an ad-hoc body, which acts as a mini-Parliament to carry out detailed scrutiny of a specific matter within a specific time frame. It is dissolved after its term ends or its task has been completed.
- It is set up by the Parliament for a special purpose, like the detailed scrutiny of a subject or Bill.
- It has members from both the Houses and from the ruling parties and the opposition.
- It is set up after one House of Parliament has passed a Motion and the other has agreed to it.
- The members of the JPC are decided by the Parliament.
- The mandate of a JPC depends on the Motion constituting it.
- The recommendations of the JPC are not binding on the government.
- A few JPCs have earlier been set-up, having investigative powers:
тЧЛTo examine matters relating to Allocation and Pricing of Telecom Licenses and Spectrum.
тЧЛOn Pesticide Residues in and Safety Standard for Soft Drinks, Fruit Juice and other Beverages
тЧЛOn Stock Market Scam and Matters Relating thereto
тЧЛTo enquire into irregularities in Securities and Banking Transactions
тЧЛTo enquire into Bofors Contract
Source: Indian Express
Consider the following statements regarding Joint Parliamentary Committee:
1. It is an ad-hoc body formed to carry out detailed scrutiny of a specific matter by the Parliament.
2. It is set up after one House of Parliament has passed a motion and the other has agreed to it.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
A.1 only
B.2 only
C.Both 1 and 2
D.Neither 1 nor 2
Answer C