Sarkaria Commission was appointed to look into

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Centre-State Relations.

Electoral Reforms.

Judicial Reforms.

Political Reforms.

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The Sarkaria Commission was a commission set up by the Central Government of India in 1983. Its mandate was to examine the relationship and balance of power between the centre and state governments in the country and recommend changes within the framework of the Constitution. The commission was chaired by Justice R.S. Sarkaria, a retired judge of the Supreme Court of India.

The commission submitted its report in 1987, making 247 recommendations to improve Centre-State relations. Many of these recommendations focused on areas such as legislative relations, administrative relations, financial relations, and the role of the Governor. While not all recommendations were implemented, the report remains a significant document in the study of Indian federalism.

The commission’s report emphasized the need for stronger cooperative federalism and made suggestions regarding the Inter-State Council, the appointment and role of Governors, the use of Article 356 (President’s Rule), and the financial devolution between the Centre and States. Subsequent commissions like the Punchhi Commission (2007) also examined Centre-State relations, building upon the work of Sarkaria.

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