Which of the following are the essential requirements for a person to be appointed as a member of Finance Commission? 1. A supreme Court judge or one qualified to be appointed as such 2. A person having wide experience in financial matters and administration 3. A person having special knowledge of economics Select the correct answer using the code given below:

Which of the following are the essential requirements for a person to be appointed as a member of Finance Commission? 1. A supreme Court judge or one qualified to be appointed as such 2. A person having wide experience in financial matters and administration 3. A person having special knowledge of economics Select the correct answer using the code given below: Correct Answer 2 and 3 only

The correct answer is option 3, i.e 2 and 3 only.

  • Finance Commission:
    • The Finance Commission is a constitutional body.
    • The Finance Commission was constituted to recommend the distribution of the net proceeds of taxes between the Centre and states, and among the states.
    • It was established under Article 280 of the Indian Constitution.
    • The Commission was constituted for every five years by the President.
    • The Commission consists of five members including the chairperson.
    • As of July 2020, Nand Kishore Singh was the current chairperson of 15th Finance Commission.
    • The Chairman of the Commission shall be selected from among persons who have had experience in public affairs, and the four other members shall be selected from among persons who- 
      • have been, or are qualified to be appointed as Judges of a High Court; or
      • have special knowledge of the finances and accounts of Government; or
      • have had wide experience in financial matters and in administration; or
      • have special knowledge of economics.
 

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