The JPC is
one of the highest ranking parliamentary bodies which has twice the
number of members from Lok Sabha as compared to the Rajya Sabha. It is
empowered to obtain the evidence of experts, public bodies,
associations, individuals or interested parties “suo motu” or on
request.
The JPC and PAC base their reports on oral and written evidence from witnesses and call for documents in connection with a matter under its consideration. Its proceedings are confidential and all witnesses depose under oath. India has seen six JPCs so far – Bofors -1987, Harshad Mehta scandal -1992, Stock market scam – 2001, Pesticides in soft drinks – 2003, 2G scam in 2011 and the AgustaWestland helicopters bribe scandal JPC announced on February 27, 2013.
The JPC and PAC base their reports on oral and written evidence from witnesses and call for documents in connection with a matter under its consideration. Its proceedings are confidential and all witnesses depose under oath. India has seen six JPCs so far – Bofors -1987, Harshad Mehta scandal -1992, Stock market scam – 2001, Pesticides in soft drinks – 2003, 2G scam in 2011 and the AgustaWestland helicopters bribe scandal JPC announced on February 27, 2013.
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