Keralam Assembly to host first-ever conference for PAC chairpersons from 25 States
GS2Polity · Governance · IR· Constitutional bodies (CAG, UPSC, FC, NCSC...)· Prelims·
Parliamentary oversight and executive accountability: a key GS2 topic regarding the role of the PAC.
Why in news
The Keralam Assembly is hosting the first-ever conference for Public Accounts Committee (PAC) chairpersons from 25 States to examine reports submitted by the PAC.
Background
The conference is scheduled for November 3 and 4, 2026, at the Keralam Assembly. It will be inaugurated by Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla and will involve 300 public representatives including MPs and MLAs.
Facts for Prelims
- BodyPAC: A parliamentary committee that examines the reports submitted by the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG).
- FactThe Keralam PAC is noted for having examined and submitted the highest number of reports among states.
- PostOm Birla: Current Speaker of the Lok Sabha.
- PlaceSankaranarayanan Thampi Members Lounge: Venue for the inaugural and closing ceremonies in the Keralam Assembly complex.
Prelims practice question
Which body is responsible for submitting the reports that the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) examines?
- (a)Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG)
- (b)Election Commission of India
- (c)Finance Commission
- (d)National Commission for Women
Show answer
Answer: (a) Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) — The note states that the PAC is a parliamentary committee that examines the reports submitted by the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG).
For Mains
Q. Examine the role of the Public Accounts Committee in ensuring executive accountability and fiscal discipline in the Indian parliamentary system.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Audit oversight: Mechanism for scrutinizing CAG reports to identify financial irregularities
- Legislative oversight: Role of PAC in ensuring transparency in public expenditure
- Inter-state cooperation: Significance of a multi-state conference for standardizing audit scrutiny
Keywords: Public Accounts Committee · CAG reports · Executive accountability · Parliamentary oversight · Fiscal discipline
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