Consists of 30 members appointed by the Speaker
Incorrect Answerconsists of 15 members each from Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha
Incorrect Answerhas its members elected according to the system of proportional representation
Correct Answerhas a Union Minister as its Chairman
Incorrect AnswerExplanation:
has its members elected according to the system of proportional representation
Who are the Members of Estimates Committee?
Estimates Committee has 30 members. All the members are taken from Lok Sabha (Lower House). That means that there is no representation from Rajya Sabha (Upper House.) (To know the difference between Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha, check the linked article.) Initially, the committee had 25 members, which was later increased to 30.
Mode of the Election of Estimates Committee’s Members
Lok Sabha elects members of Estimates Committee from amongst its members. The principle of election used is Proportional Representation by the means of a single transferable vote. All parties are duly represented in the estimates committee.
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