Parliamentary Committees are considered one of the most effective instruments for parliamentary control over the executive and administration in India. They scrutinize government expenditure, policies, and functioning in detail.
In what way does the Indian Parliament exercise control over the administration?
Asked in UPPCS Prelims 2001 · Topic: Parliamentary Committees (Role in Legislative Scrutiny and Executive Accountability)
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