CHAPTER XVII
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COMMITTEE ON ESTIMATES
191. The Committee on Estimates is a committee constituted by the Legislative Assembly for the examination of such of the estimates as may seem fit to the Committee or are specifically referred to it by the House. The constitution and the functions of the Committee are regulated by the Rules of Procedure and Conduct of Business of the Legislative Assembly as may be in force from time to time.
192. The functions of the Committee, as stated in the rules in force at present, are -
(a) to report what economies, improvements in organisation, efficiency or administrative reform consistent with the policy underlying the estimates, may be effected;
(b) to suggest alternative policies in order to bring about efficiency and economy in administration;
(c) to examine whether the money is well laid out within the limits of the policy implied in the estimates; and
(d) to suggest the form in which the estimates shall be presented to the Assembly.
193. The Committee may continue its examination of the estimates from time to time throughout the financial year and report of the House as its examination proceeds. It is not incumbent on the Committee to examine the entire estimates of any one year. The demands for grants may be finally voted not with standing the fact that the Committee has made no report.
194. The Committee presents its reports to the Legislative Assembly and also sends copies thereof to the administrative departments concerned and such other authorities as it may consider necessary, for such action as the Chairman may direct. Copies are also sent to the Finance Department.
