Recommendations of the Punchhi commission
Q. Which of the following is/are true regarding recommendations of the Punchhi commission?
1) The scope of devolution of powers to local bodies to act as institutions of self-government should be constitutionally defined through appropriate amendments.
2) Equality of seats to states in the Rajya Sabha.- Published on 20 Jul 16a. Only 1
b. Only 2
c. Both 1 and 2
d. Neither 1 nor 2
ANSWER: Both 1 and 2
Some important recommendations are -
- A balance of power between states inter se is desirable and this is possible by equality of representation in the Rajya Sabha. This requires amendment of the relevant provisions to give equality of seats to states in the Rajya Sabha, irrespective of their population size.
- The scope of devolution of powers to local bodies to act as institutions of self-government should be constitutionally defined through appropriate amendments.
- Factors inhibiting the composition and functioning of the Second Chamber as a representative forum of states should be removed or modified even if it requires amendment of the Constitutional provisions. In fact, Rajya Sabha offers immense potential to negotiate acceptable solutions to the friction points which emerge between Centre and states in fiscal, legislative and administrative relations.
