Who has the authority to reconstitute Department-related Parliamentary Committees of the Lok Sabha for the year 2026–27?

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The correct answer is Option D: Lok Sabha Speaker. Om Birla reconstituted four major Parliamentary Committees for 2026–27. The committees have a one-year tenure (1 May 2026 – 30 April 2027). Committee of Estimates has 30 Lok Sabha members and is chaired by Sanjay Jaiswal. The Estimates Committee examines budget allocation and suggests efficiency in public expenditure. Public Accounts Committee (PAC) has 15 Lok Sabha + 7 Rajya Sabha members and is chaired by K. C. Venugopal. PAC scrutinizes government expenditure based on Comptroller and Auditor General of India reports. The PAC is traditionally chaired by a member of the Opposition. Committee on Public Undertakings has 15 LS + 7 RS members and is chaired by Baijayant Panda. It reviews performance and efficiency of Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs). Committee on Welfare of SCs and STs has 20 LS + 10 RS members and is chaired by Faggan Singh Kulaste. Article 105 deals with powers and privileges of Parliament and its committees. Article 118 empowers Parliament to frame rules for procedure and conduct of business. Parliamentary Committees are classified into Standing Committees and Ad hoc Committees. Om Birla reconstituted four major Parliamentary Committees for 2026–27. The committees have a one-year tenure (1 May 2026 – 30 April 2027). Parliamentary Committees ensure accountability, transparency, and financial discipline in governance. Committee of Estimates has 30 Lok Sabha members and is chaired by Sanjay Jaiswal. The Estimates Committee examines budget allocation and suggests efficiency in public expenditure. Public Accounts Committee (PAC) has 15 Lok Sabha + 7 Rajya Sabha members and is chaired by K. C. Venugopal. PAC scrutinizes government expenditure based on Comptroller and Auditor General of India reports.

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Who has the authority to reconstitute Department-related Parliamentary Committees of the Lok Sabha for the year 2026–27?

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