Parliamentary Secretary

Q.  Which of the following is/are true about Parliamentary secretaries?

1) Parliamentary Secretary helps other ministers in their Parliamentary work.
2) Appointing Parliamentary Secretaries is being seen as an attempt to bypass the cap on number of Council of Ministers.
- Published on 16 Jun 16

a. Only 1
b. Only 2
c. Both 1 and 2
d. Neither 1 nor 2

ANSWER: Both 1 and 2
 
  • A Parliamentary Secretary is a minister however he/she is not included within the limit of 15% put on the number of Council of Ministers.
  • A Parliamentary Secretary, who is not a member of the House, is not entitled to attend its sitting.
  • Office of Profit applies to elected persons who derive other financial benefits, over their elected rights.
  • Constitutional experts affirm that government salaries or facilities not related to rights, after taking office, would come under the purview of office of profit.

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