M.M. Punchhi Commission on Centre-State Relations has recommended the

M.M. Punchhi Commission on Centre-State Relations has recommended the disposal of a bill reserved for the consideration of the Union Executive within

four months.
six months.
eight months.
five months.
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UPSC CDS-1 – 2021
The M.M. Punchhi Commission, established in 2007 to review Centre-State relations, recommended that the Union Government should take a decision on a bill reserved by the Governor for the consideration of the President within six months.
The recommendation aims to prevent undue delay in decision-making regarding state legislation reserved by the Governor, thereby addressing a long-standing issue in Centre-State relations.
Article 201 of the Indian Constitution deals with bills reserved by the Governor for the consideration of the President. While it outlines the process, it does not specify a time limit within which the President must give assent or withhold assent. The Punchhi Commission’s recommendation sought to introduce a time limit to improve efficiency and accountability.