- Statement (a) is correct: Rule 222 of the Rules of Procedure and Conduct of Business in Lok Sabha and Rule 187 of the Rules of Procedure and Conduct of Business in the Council of States (Rajya Sabha) deal with questions of privilege. - Statement (b) is correct: In the Lok Sabha, the Committee of Privileges consists of 15 members nominated by the Speaker. - Statement (c) is incorrect: In the Rajya Sabha, the Committee of Privileges consists of 10 members nominated by the Chairman of the Rajya Sabha (who is the Vice-President of India). The Chairman, not necessarily the Deputy Chairperson, nominates the committee. While the Deputy Chairperson can be a member or even the Chairman of the committee if nominated, the statement's claim that the Deputy Chairperson heads it and it consists of 15 members is incorrect regarding the number of members (it's 10) and the standard head/nomination procedure (by the Chairman).
Which one of the following statements about 'Privilege Committee' is not correct ?
Asked in MPSC CS Prelims 2020 · Topic: Parliamentary Committees (Other Important Standing Committees: Business Advisory, Rules, Privileges, Ethics, Petitions, Subordinate Legislation)
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Answer: C. In the Rajya Sabha, the Deputy Chairperson heads the Committee of Privileges, that consists of 15 members.
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