To what extent, in your view, the Parliament is able to ensure accountability of the executive in India?

Suggestions to improve functioning of parliament

Parliament can change its rules to give MPs more teeth in questioning the government and empower its committees to become critical stakeholders in the law-making process.

The CJI has raised concerns over the lack of intellectuals and lawyers in the house. So, the legal community and lawyers should not confine themselves to their profession. They should take the lead and actively participate in social & public life.

The government can amend the rules of procedure of both the Houses of Parliament under Article 118 of the Indian Constitution. It will make it mandatory to refer bills to the parliamentary committees and prescribing appropriate action against unruly members.

Article 118 deals with the rules and procedures of the House

Review of Anti-Defection law:

In order to revive debate and deliberations in Parliament, the use of whip can be restricted to no-confidence motion only.

The adjudicating power of the speaker vis-à-vis anti-defection law can be transferred to the Election Commission of India.

The government can introduce the Legislative Impact Assessment.

Every legislative proposal must incorporate a detailed account of social, economic, environmental, and administrative impact for wider awareness and subsequent legal assessment.

A new Legislation Committee should be formed in the Parliament to oversee and coordinate legislative planning.

In order to strengthen the role of the opposition, the institution of the shadow cabinet can be formed in India like Britain.