​Parliamentary Committees

The work done by the Parliament in modern times is not only diverse in nature, but significant in volume. The time at its disposal is limited. Therefore, it cannot give close consideration to all the legislative and other matters that come up before it.

• Consequently, Parliament has established different Committees with necessary powers to scrutinize the working of the different departments of the government.
• These Committees are appointed to deal with specific items of business requiring expert or detailed consideration.

A Parliamentary Committee:

• is appointed or elected by the House or nominated by the Speaker/Chairman;
• works under the direction of the Speaker/Chairman;
• presents its ....