Q. Which of the following statements about the Ethics Committee in the Lok Sabha are correct?
1. Initially it was an ad-hoc Committee.
2. Only a Member of the Lok Sabha can make a complaint relating to unethical conduct of a member of the Lok Sabha.
3. This Committee cannot take up any matter which is sub-judice.
Select the answer using the code given below:
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Correct answer: (c) 1 and 3 only
Question from UPSC Prelims 2024 GS Paper
Explanation:
1. Initially it was an ad-hoc Committee.
This statement is correct. The Ethics Committee of the Lok Sabha was initially formed as an ad-hoc committee in 2000. It was later made a standing committee in 2015.
2. Only a Member of the Lok Sabha can make a complaint relating to unethical conduct of a member of the Lok Sabha.
This statement is incorrect. Complaints can be made by anyone, including members of the public, not just Members of the Lok Sabha. The committee can examine complaints from any individual or organization against members of the Lok Sabha.
3. This Committee cannot take up any matter which is sub-judice.
This statement is correct. The Ethics Committee is generally not supposed to take up matters that are sub-judice (under judicial consideration). This is to avoid any conflict with ongoing legal proceedings.