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The Ethics Committee of the Lok Sabha on Saturday asked Trinamool Congress MP Mahua Moitra to appear before it on November 2 for a hearing into the cash-for-query scam.
Lok Sabha’s Ethics Committee
Its is a committee of the lower house of the Indian Parliament.
The committee is responsible for overseeing the conduct of members of the Lok Sabha and addressing cases of misconduct.
The committee was established in 1996 as an ad hoc committee.
Later it was made permanent in 2014.
The committee is composed of 15 members, including the Speaker of the Lok Sabha.
Speaker is the ex-officio chairman of the committee.
The other members are appointed by the Speaker for a period of one year.
The committee can also recommend disciplinary action against a member, including censure, suspension, or expulsion.
Moral and Ethical conduct of MPs
MPs hold a position of public trust.
They are expected to uphold the highest standards of moral and ethical conduct.
MPs play a vital role in making laws and decisions that affect all citizens.
Number of key principles includes,
Honesty and integrity: MPs must be honest and truthful in all their dealings, both public and private. They must also be transparent about their financial interests and avoid any conflicts of interest.
Accountability: MPs are accountable to the people who elected them. They must be responsive to their constituents' concerns and act in their best interests.
Fairness and impartiality: MPs must act fairly and impartially in all matters. They should not use their position for personal gain or favored individuals.
Respect for others: MPs must treat others with respect and dignity. They should avoid making discriminatory or offensive remarks.
Procedure for Complaints about an MP
For general complaints about an MP's conduct,
can contact the MP's office directly or write to the Speaker of the Lok Sabha.
If you are not satisfied with the MP's response, you can escalate the complaint to the Ethics Committee of the Lok Sabha.
For complaints about an MP's financial conduct, can contact the Central Vigilance Commission (CVC).
The CVC is an independent body that investigates allegations of corruption and misconduct by public officials.
For complaints about an MP's criminal conduct, can file a police complaint.
If not satisfied with the response, can escalate the complaint to the Ethics Committee of the Lok Sabha.
The Ethics Committee is a committee of the Lok Sabha that is responsible for investigating allegations of misconduct against MPs.
Be specific about the nature of your complaint.
Provide evidence to support your complaint, such as emails, letters, or documents.
Be clear about what you want the MP or the relevant institution to do to resolve your complaint.
Be patient and persistent.
It may take some time for complaint to be investigated and resolved.
Functions of Ethics Committee
The functions of an Ethics Committee vary on the context in which it is operating.
To develop and implement ethical guidelines and policies.
To provide advice and guidance on ethical issues.
To investigate allegations of unethical conduct.
To recommend disciplinary action against those who have engaged in unethical conduct.
To promote ethical awareness and education.
Ethics Committees play an important role in protecting the public and ensuring that ethical standards are upheld.
By investigating allegations of unethical conduct, recommending disciplinary action, and promoting ethical awareness and education, Ethics Committees help to create a more ethical and just society.
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