The main function of the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) is to examine the audit reports of the Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG). These reports relate to the accounts of the Union Government and autonomous bodies audited by the CAG. The PAC scrutinizes the appropriation accounts, finance accounts, and various audit reports to ensure that public expenditure is incurred in accordance with parliamentary authorization and that funds are used efficiently and effectively.
What is the main function of Public Accounts Committee ?
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