These committees work closely together in overseeing government expenditure and financial management, hence the term 'twin sisters'. Their work complements each other in ensuring parliamentary control over public finance.
Which two committees of the Parliament are described as ‘twin sister’ committees ?
Asked in PPSC CS Prelims 2018 · Topic: Parliamentary Committees (Financial Committees: Public Accounts Committee (PAC))
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Answer: A. Public Accounts Committee and Estimates Committee
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