वित्त आयोगासंबंधी खालील विधाने विचारात घ्या :
(a) भारतीय राज्यघटनेचे अनुच्छेद 280 हे वित्त आयोगास निम-न्यायालयीन दर्जा प्रदान करते.
(b) आयोगाच्या सदस्यांची नेमणूक पंतप्रधानाच्या नेतृत्वाखालील मंत्रीमंडळाद्वारे केली जाते.
(c) आयोगाचे सदस्य पुर्ननेमणूकीसाठी पात्र असतात.
(d) त्यात एक अध्यक्ष आणि अन्य दोन सदस्य असतात.
वरीलपैकी कोणती विधाने बरोबर आहेत ?
पर्यायी उत्तरे :

The correct answer is Option B ((a) and (c)).

Key Points:
• Finance Commission of India (Article 280):
• Statement (a) is CORRECT: The Finance Commission is a constitutional, quasi-judicial body established under Article 280 of the Constitution. Under the Finance Commission (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act, 1951, it is vested with powers of a civil court under the CPC.
• Statement (b) is INCORRECT: Under Article 280(1), the Chairman and members are appointed by the President of India (under his warrant and seal).
• Statement (c) is CORRECT: Under Section 6 of the Finance Commission Act, 1951, a member of the Commission holds office for such period as specified by the President and is eligible for reappointment.
• Statement (d) is INCORRECT: Under Article 280(1), the Commission consists of a Chairman and four (4) other members (total 5 members), NOT two other members.
• Therefore, statements (a) and (c) are correct.
• Key Takeaway: The Finance Commission (Art 280) is a quasi-judicial body with 1 Chairman and 4 members appointed by the President; members are eligible for reappointment.