The Joint Standing Committee on the National Capital and External Territories’ resolution of appointment empowers it to inquire into the annual reports of government departments and authorities tabled in Parliament that stand referred to the Committee in accordance with the Speaker’s Schedule.

The Committee has agreed to undertake a review of the National Capital Authority (NCA) Annual Report 2021-22, and will hold a public hearing with the NCA every six months to canvass matters of interest and public importance. These hearings are a means of raising the level of transparency and parliamentary accountability of the NCA.

Biannual public briefings have been held with the NCA since 2009.  Transcripts from previous briefings can be found here.