With reference to the Parliament of India, which of the following Parliamentary Committees scruitinizes and reports to the House whether the powers to make regulations, rules, sub-rules, by-laws, etc. conferred by the Constitution or delegated by the Parliament are being properly exercised by the Executive within the scope of such delegation?

The correct answer is Committee on Subordinate Legislation.

Step-by-Step Explanation:

1. Understanding Delegated/Subordinate Legislation:
Parliament often frames laws in general terms and delegates the power to formulate detailed rules, regulations, sub-rules, and by-laws to the Executive (the government ministries and departments). This framed legislation is known as subordinate or delegated legislation.

2. Role of the Committee on Subordinate Legislation:
The primary function of the Committee on Subordinate Legislation is to examine and report to the House whether the powers to make rules, regulations, sub-rules, and by-laws delegated by Parliament or conferred by the Constitution are being properly exercised by the Executive within the scope of such delegation.

3. Overview of Other Committees Mentioned:

• Committee on Government Assurances: Scrutinizes the assurances, promises, and undertakings given by Ministers from time to time on the floor of the House and reports on the extent to which they have been implemented.

• Rules Committee: Considers matters of procedure and conduct of business in the House and recommends necessary amendments or additions to the rules of the House.

• Business Advisory Committee: Allocates time for the discussion of the stage or stages of such government legislative and other business as the Speaker/Chairman may direct.

Therefore, the parliamentary committee specifically responsible for scrutinizing delegated legislation is the Committee on Subordinate Legislation.