Which one of the following Commission did recommend the establishment of an Inter-Government Council in place of Inter-State Council ?

Correct Answer: D. Sarkaria Commission

Explanation: Rajamannar Commission, 1969 ● Formed: In 1969 by the DMK government of Tamil Nadu (Chief Minister M. Karunanidhi). ● A three-member committee was formed to review center-state relations and suggest constitutional amendments to grant autonomy to the states. ● Chairman: Dr. P.V. Rajamannar. ● Other members: A.L. Mudaliar and Channa Reddy. ● Report: Submitted in 1971. ● The central government rejected the committee's recommendations. ● Key Recommendations ○ Inter-State Council and Center-State Cooperation ■ An Inter-State Council should be immediately established under Article 263. Article 263 - Inter-State Council Establishment: By the President, for the public good The President defines its structure, procedures and duties. Permanent secretariat established, appointed by the President. Structure and Meetings PYQ’s Solution English 3 Chairman: Prime Minister. In the absence of a Cabinet Minister nominated by the Prime Minister. Minimum 10 members are required for the meeting (including the chairman). Conferences three times a year. Member Prime Minister (Chairman). 6 nominated Cabinet Ministers (including Home Minister) - nominated by the Prime Minister Chief Ministers of all states. Chief Ministers of Union Territories (Delhi, Puducherry) and Administrators of the rest. nature and function Constitutional body, advisory in nature only. It promotes co-operative federalism. Formation: First done by V.P. Singh Government (1990), on the recommendation of Sarkaria Commission. The President issued the order on 28 March 1990. PYQ’s Solution English 3 The Supreme Court and judicial review.