Correct Answer - Option 3 : Centre-state relations
Sarkaria Commission was set up by the central government of India in 1983.
- It was headed by Justice Rajender Singh Sarkaria.
- It was set up to examine the balance between the central and the state government.
- It also examines their relationship along with suggesting changes in the framework of the Constitution of India.
Hence, we can conclude that Sarkaria Commission was associated with central and state relations.
Sarkaria Commission Recommendations:
- The Centre should consult the state while making laws on the Concurrent List.
- CM should be consulted in the Governor’s appointment.
- Net proceeds of the Corporation tax must be shared with states.
- Governor should have a fixed tenure. He cannot dismiss the Council of ministers when it commands a majority.
- Commission of enquiry against state ministers can only be set up after Parliament’s demand.
- Surcharge on Income tax should not be levied by the Centre except for a specific purpose.
- Commissioner for linguistic minorities should be activated.
- A permanent Inter-State Council under A-263 should be instituted.
- When President withhold his assent on state bills then the reason should be communicated.
- The centre should have powers to deploy armed forces even without the consent of the states however state should be consulted.
