Consider the following statements regarding the Punchhi Commission The Commission was appointed by t...........

Indian Political System(PCS) Centre - State Relations

Consider the following statements regarding the Punchhi Commission

The Commission was appointed by the Government of India in 2007.
It recommended the formation of a National Integration Council.
It recommended a committee to select the governor which comprises the Prime Minister, the Home Minister, and the Lok Sabha’s speaker only.

Select the correct statement.

1&2 only

2&3 only

1&3 only

All of the above

Only statements 1&2 are correct.
About Punchhi Commission

The Punchhi Commission was constituted by the Union Government in April 2007 under the chairmanship of former Chief Justice of India (CJI) Madan Mohan Punchhi.
The Commission examined and reviewed how the existing arrangements between the Union and States were functioning, as well as various court rulings regarding the powers, duties, and responsibilities in all areas, including legislative relations, administrative relations, the role of governors, emergency provisions and others.

Some key Recommendations of Punchhi Commission

National Integration Council: It recommended the creation of a superseding structure for matters relating to internal security (like the Homeland Security Department in the United States). This structure could be known as the ‘National Integration Council’.

Appointment and Removal of Governors

The Governor should stay away from active politics (even at a local level) for at least two years prior to his appointment.
There should be a say of the state’s Chief minister while making the Governor’s appointment.
A committee should be formed that is entrusted with the task of appointment of governors. This committee may comprise the Prime Minister, the Home Minister, the Lok Sabha’s speaker and the concerned Chief Minister of the State.

Hence option 1st is correct.