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Difficulty: EasyState Polity, Administration, and Governance

Under the Constitution of India, who among the following constitutional authorities is mandated to constitute a State Finance Commission every five years to review the financial position of local bodies in the state?

  1. The Governor of the StateAnswer
  2. B
    The Chief Minister of the State
  3. C
    The Speaker of the State Legislative Assembly
  4. D
    The Comptroller and Auditor General of India

Answer

The Governor of the State
Under Articles 243-I and 243-Y of the Constitution of India, the Governor of a state is constitutionally mandated to constitute a State Finance Commission every five years. The commission makes recommendations regarding the distribution of net tax proceeds between the State and local governance bodies (Panchayats and Municipalities).

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the relevant constitutional provisions governing local self-government institutions.
Articles 243-I and 243-Y dictate the financial distribution mechanisms for Panchayats and Municipalities.
These provisions were added by the 73rd and 74th Constitutional Amendment Acts.
2
Determine the appointing/constituting authority specified under these constitutional articles.
The Governor of the State is explicitly empowered to constitute a State Finance Commission every five years.
The Governor acts as the constitutional head of the state responsible for establishing statutory and constitutional bodies under state jurisdiction.

Key Concept

Establishment and composition of the State Finance Commission
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State Polity, Administration, and Governance

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