Question

When was the M M Punchhi Commission for the evolution of centre state relations was set up?
1. April 2010
2. April 2012
3. April 2007
4. April 2009

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 3 : April 2007

The correct answer is April 2007.

• This commission was set up in April 2007.
• It is headed by the former chief justice M.M. Punchhi.
• It has given recommendations regarding the interstate relation.
• Recommendations:
  • Constitutional scheme of relations, covering recommendations regarding Article 19, Article 355 and 356 and Article 263.
  • Economic and financial relations.
  • Some recommendation for 73rd and 74th amendments.
  • Some recommendation for Internal security, covering issues like terror, Naxalism, insurgency and communal violence.
  • Environment issues and resource-sharing, particularly of rivers and minerals are also discussed.