Consider the following about the Rules Committee 1 It is established only in Lok Sabha 2 It is chair...........

Indian Polity Parliamentary Committees

Consider the following about the Rules Committee.

1) It is established only in Lok Sabha.

2) It is chaired by the Leader of the House or her nominee.

3) The members are nominated by the Speaker.

4) All “Point of Order” motions can be raised in this committee.

Which of the above statements are incorrect ?

1 and 3 only

2 and 4 only

1, 2 and 3 only

2, 3 and 4 only

What is the Rules Committee?

If the rules of the house need to be changed, this committee provides a recommendation.
The Committee is present in both houses of the parliament.
Composition & Chairman: It consists of 15 members in Lok Sabha headed by the Speaker and 16 members in Rajya Sabha headed by the ex-officio Chairperson.
Quorum: There is no such quorum defined.
Special Invitees: If the Deputy Speaker is not part of the committee then he is invited.
As per convention, the Minister of parliamentary affairs is also invited.
Functions: To evaluate matters of procedure and business conduct in the Lok Sabha, and to make any necessary adjustments or additions to the Rules.
Report: The Committee will lay the report on the table of the house.