Which of the following statements about the Ethics Committee in the Lok Sabha are correct? 1. Initially, it was an ad-hoc Committee. 2. Only a Member of the Lok Sabha can make a complaint relating to the unethical conduct of a member of the Lok Sabha. 3. This Committee cannot take up any matter which is sub-judice. Select the answer using the code given below:

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Correct answer: 1 and 3 only. Statement 1 is correct: The Lok Sabha Ethics Committee was first constituted as an ad hoc committee in 2000 by Speaker Late G.M.C. Balayogi, following a Committee of Privileges recommendation during the 13th Lok Sabha. It became a permanent committee in 2015. Statement 2 is incorrect: Any person can complain against a Member through another Lok Sabha Member of Parliament, along with evidence of the alleged misconduct and an affidavit stating that the complaint is not “false, frivolous, or vexatious”. If the Member himself complains, the affidavit is not needed. Statement 3 is correct: The Committee does not entertain complaints based only on media reports or on matters that are sub-judice. The Committee makes a prima facie inquiry before deciding to examine a complaint. It makes its recommendations after evaluating the complaint. The Committee presents its report to the Speaker, who asks the House if it should be considered. A half-hour discussion is also provided. 150

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