The independence and credibility of our (admittedly imperfect) state institutions have never been so thoroughly in doubt since the Emergency. Key to achieving these purposes is to put multi-partisan legislative committees — called Independent Institutions Committees (IICs) — in the driving seat. Transfers and interim appointments may be made only by a majority vote in the Rajya Sabha IIC. The Bill should require fourth branch institutions to regularly publish reports about their functioning. The Rajya Sabha IIC may, by a majority vote, decide to summon them at any time for questioning on particular matters.

Source: Indian Express March 15, 2019 19:18 UTC