GK Question

polity medium true_false

The recommendations of the Finance Commission are binding on the Union and State Governments.

  1. True
  2. False

Answer: False

Article 280(3): Finance Commission recommendations are advisory, not binding. However, by convention and political consensus, most recommendations are accepted. President lays FC report before Parliament with action-taken report. States often lobby for favorable devolution. FC's moral authority and technical expertise ensure significant influence on fiscal policy.

Topic Finance Commission - Recommendations
Exam Relevance Advisory vs binding authority nuance for UPSC Prelims and SSC CGL
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