Which of the following statements are correct regarding the Estimates Committee of the Parliament?
- 1. The Estimates Committee was constituted on the recommendation of the John Mathai Committee.
- 2. The Rajya Sabha has no representation in this committee.
- AOnly (1)
- BOnly (2)
- CBoth (1) and (2)
- DNone of the above
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Correct answer: (c) Both (1) and (2)
Explanation
Both statements are correct.
- The present Estimates Committee was set up in 1950 on the recommendation of John Mathai, then Finance Minister. Its origin goes back to the Standing Financial Committee of 1921.
- It has 30 members, all from the Lok Sabha. The Rajya Sabha has no members on it.
It examines the budget estimates and suggests economies in public expenditure, so it is called a "continuous economy committee".