With reference to the Parliament of India, which of the following Parliamentary Committees scrutinizes and reports to the House whether the powers to make regulations, rules, sub-rules, by-laws, etc. conferred by the Constitution or delegated by the Parliament are being properly exercised by the Executive within the scope of such delegation?

With reference to the Parliament of India, which of the following…

Answer

(a) Committee on Government Assurances: It examines assurances, promises and undertakings given by ministers on the floor of the House and tracks their implementation. Not concerned with scrutiny of delegated legislation.
(b) Committee on Subordinate Legislation: It examines whether rules, regulations, by-laws, sub-rules, etc. made by the Executive under powers delegated by Parliament are within the scope of the parent law and properly exercised. Correct.
(c) Rules Committee: It considers matters of procedure and conduct of business in the House and recommends amendments to the Rules of Procedure. It does not scrutinize executive-made delegated legislation.
(d) Business Advisory Committee: It allocates time for government and other business in the House. No role in examining delegated legislation.