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Parliament & State LegislaturesEXAMINEYear 201610 Marks
Concept / Statute•Directive•Institution / Stakeholder
What is the significance of the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) in scrutinizing government expenditures and enforcing executive accountability?
Exact Syllabus Pointer
Structure, functioning, conduct of business, powers & privileges, decline of legislature, parliamentary committees, anti-defection law.
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Discovered through overlapping concepts: Public Accounts Committee, CAG Audit Reports, Financial Accountability
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