Consider the following statements with regard to the office of Parliamentary Secretary 1 They ...........

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Consider the following statements with regard to the office of Parliamentary Secretary:

1. They are appointed by the Speaker of the Legislative Assembly to organize the smooth functioning of the Assembly.

2. Parliamentary Secretaries will have access to all official files and documents.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

both

none

1only

2 only

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Explanation:

Parliamentary secretaries are ruling party members appointed to assist ministers. They are regarded for all practical purposes as deputy ministers having access to all official files and documents. State Governments have been appointing parliamentary secretaries from among MLAs, especially those who could not be included in the Council of Ministers as junior ministers because of Article 164 (1A) which limits the total number of ministers to 15% of the strength of the assembly. In India, Chief Ministers appoint parliamentary secretaries and administer oath of office. In general, the number of parliamentary secretaries corresponds to the number of cabinet ministers.