Correct option is A
The Correct Answer Is: (A) M.M. Punchhi
Explanation:
In April 2007, the Government of India appointed a commission under the chairmanship of Justice Madan Mohan Punchhi (M.M. Punchhi) to review Centre-State relations and suggest measures for improvement.
- This commission was set up after the Sarkaria Commission (1983) to further analyze federal issues, governance challenges, and the distribution of powers between the Union and States.
- The Punchhi Commission submitted its report in 2010, recommending several reforms in areas such as:
- Governor’s role in state politics.
- Emergency provisions and their misuse.
- Financial relations between the Centre and States.
- Autonomy of states within the federal structure.
Information Booster:
Punchhi Commission's Key Recommendations:
- The Governor should be appointed in consultation with the Chief Minister of the state.
- The Governor’s tenure should be fixed for five years.
- Article 356 (President’s Rule) should be used sparingly to prevent political misuse.
- States should have more financial autonomy to handle local issues.
Additional Knowledge (Other Options):
K. N. Raj: played a key role in India's economic planning and development.
R. S. Lodha:
- Justice R. M. Lodha was the Chief Justice of India (2014).
- He headed the Lodha Committee (2015) on cricket reforms.
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