Article 280 of the Constitution establishes which body to recommend distribution of taxes between the Union and States?
AFinance Commission of India, constituted by the President under Article 280
BElection Commission of India under the President's constitution every five years
CUnion Public Service Commission established under Article 315 of the Constitution
DGoods and Services Tax Council established under Article 279A of the Constitution
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. Finance Commission of India, constituted by the President under Article 280
1. Article 280 mandates the President to constitute, within two years from the commencement of the Constitution and thereafter at the expiration of every fifth year, a Finance Commission to recommend distribution of taxes between the Union and States, principles of grants-in-aid, etc.
2. The Election Commission is under Article 324; UPSC under Article 315; the GST Council under Article 279A.
3. The 15th Finance Commission's award covers FY 2021-26.
4. Hence Article 280 is the Finance Commission.
_Source: Constitution of India (Bare Act, updated to 105th Amendment Act 2021), Govt. of India Legislative Dept., Article 280_
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