🏛 Ethics Committee – Lok Sabha
The Ethics Committee is a parliamentary committee that looks into the ethical conduct and behavior of Members of Parliament (MPs).
🏛 Ethics Committee – Lok Sabha 🔹 What is the Ethics Committee? The Ethics Committee is a parliamentary committee that looks into the ethical conduct and behavior of Members of Parliament (MPs).
It ensures that MPs maintain high standards of morality and do not misuse their position. 📜 Background and History: First set up: 2000 (in Lok Sabha), after being recommended by the Presiding Officers Conference in 1996. Rajya Sabha Ethics Committee: Formed earlier in 1997 as a permanent committee. Lok Sabha version: Was ad hoc (temporary) at first; became a permanent committee in 2015 . ⚙️ Functions of the Ethics Committee: Monitor the moral and ethical conduct of MPs. Examine complaints against MPs regarding: Corruption Misuse of position Undignified or improper behavior Suggest punishments or disciplinary action. Advise MPs on code of conduct and ethical standards. Protect the dignity of Parliament. 🧾 Powers of the Committee: Can summon MPs , demand documents, and question witnesses. Can recommend actions l…