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Polity & Governance2024
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:

Explanation

The correct option is "1 and 3 only" because the Ethics Committee of the Lok Sabha was indeed established initially as an ad-hoc committee, reflecting a temporary framework to address ethical issues among members. Additionally, the principle that the committee cannot address matters that are sub-judice ensures the separation of legislative ethics from judicial processes, maintaining the integrity of parliamentary proceedings. However, the notion that only a member of the Lok Sabha can file a complaint is not entirely accurate, as complaints can also arise from other sources, which makes statement 2 incorrect. This understanding highlights the unique role of the Ethics Committee in upholding parliamentary decorum and ethical standards within the legislative framework.

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