Kovind praises PAC at centenary event

Tribune News Service

New Delhi, December 4

President Ram Nath Kovind has said the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) of Parliament ensures “administrative accountability of the executive towards the legislature”. He was speaking at the centenary celebration of the committee in Parliament on Saturday.

Since Parliament granted permission to the executive to raise and spend funds, it had the duty to assess whether funds were raised and spent accordingly, the President said. The Public Accounts Committee had lived up to expectations. “Its record over the decades has been commendable, ” he said.

The President released a special souvenir depicting the 100 glorious years of the PAC’s journey and 67 special articles, including 15 from the Commonwealth countries. Kovind also inaugurated an exhibition depicting the milestone moments of the PAC from 1921 to 2021.

Vice-President M Venkaiah Naidu said PAC reports always strive improvement in the system. The PAC had detected many financial lapses in its glorious work traditions. He also suggested that Parliament should meet 100 days in a year. Speaker Om Birla said it was one of the most important committees of Parliament and complimented PAC members for their dedication to the cause.