Previous Year Question
Who among the following was a member of Sarkaria Commission?
V. Shankar
K. Hanumanthaiah
Dr. S. R. Sen
O. V. Algesan
Correct Answer: C
Detailed Solution
The Government of India constituted the Sarkaria Commission on 9 June 1983 to review Centre-State relations.
The Commission was chaired by Justice R. S. Sarkaria, a retired Judge of the Supreme Court, and its other members were B. Sivaraman and Dr. S. R. Sen. Therefore, among the given options, Dr. S. R. Sen is correct.
The Commission was asked to review the existing arrangements between the Union and the States regarding their powers, functions and responsibilities and to recommend appropriate changes.
The Sarkaria Commission submitted its report on 27 October 1987. Its important recommendations dealt with Centre-State relations, the role of Governors, the use of Article 356, and the Inter-State Council.