Which of the following statements about the Ethics Committee in the Lok Sabha are correct? Initially, it was an ad-hoc Committee.

Question 80

Which of the following statements about the Ethics Committee in the Lok Sabha are correct?

1. Initially, it was an ad-hoc Committee.
2. Only a Member of the Lok Sabha can make a complaint relating to unethical conduct of a member of the Lok Sabha.
3. This Committee cannot take up any matter which is sub-judice.

Select the answers using the code given below:

(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3

Correct Answer: (c) 1 and 3 only

Explanation:

• Statement 1 is correct. Initially, the Ethics Committee in the Lok Sabha was an ad-hoc Committee.
• Statement 2 is incorrect. Complaints can be made by anyone, not just a member of the Lok Sabha.
• Statement 3 is correct. The Ethics Committee cannot take up any matter which is sub-judice.
  Possible Sources: Official Lok Sabha records and documents on parliamentary procedures.