Question

The Constitution (125th Amendment) Bill happened in which year?
1. 2016
2. 2015
3. 2017
4. 2019

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 4 : 2019

The correct answer is 2019.

• The Constitution (125th Amendment) Bill, 2019 was introduced in Rajya Sabha by the Minister of Home Affairs, Mr. Rajnath Singh on February 6, 2019.
• The Bill amends provisions related to the Finance Commission and the Sixth Schedule of the Constitution.   
• ​State Finance Commission:
  • The Bill provides the appointment of a Finance Commission for these states, to review the financial position of District, Village, and Municipal Councils.
  • The Commission will make recommendations regarding:
  • Distribution of taxes between states and District Councils.
  • Grants-in-aid to District, Village, and Municipal Councils from the Consolidated Fund of the state.
• Sixth Schedule:
  • The Sixth Schedule was originally intended for the predominantly tribal areas (tribal population over 90%) of undivided Assam, which was categorized as “excluded areas” under the Government of India Act, 1935 and was under the direct control of the Governor.
  • It provides for the administration of tribal areas in Assam, Meghalaya, Tripura, and Mizoram to safeguard the rights of the tribal population in these states.
  • This special provision is provided under Article 244 (2) and Article 275 (1) of the Constitution.