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Q17 (IAS/1994) Polity & Governance › Union Executive › Powers of President Answer Verified

Who among the following are appointed by the President of India ? I. The Chairman, Finance Commission . II. The Deputy Chairman, Planning Commission III. The Chief Minister of a Union Territory. Choose the correct answer from the codes given below.

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Analysis of the Options

  • I. The Chairman, Finance Commission: Correct. Under Article 280 of the Constitution, the President appoints the Chairman and four other members of the Finance Commission every five years (or earlier).
  • II. The Deputy Chairman, Planning Commission: Incorrect. Historically, the Deputy Chairman of the Planning Commission was appointed by the Union Cabinet, not the President. It's important to note that the Planning Commission was replaced by NITI Aayog in 2015; the Vice-Chairperson of NITI Aayog is appointed by the Prime Minister.
  • III. The Chief Minister of a Union Territory: Correct. While the Chief Ministers of States are appointed by their respective Governors, the Chief Ministers of Union Territories (specifically Delhi and Puducherry) are appointed by the President under Article 239AA (for Delhi) and the Government of Union Territories Act, 1963. They hold office during the pleasure of the President.

Sources

  1. [1] Laxmikanth, M. Indian Polity. 7th ed., McGraw Hill. > Chapter 46: Finance Commission > COMPOSITION > p. 431
  2. [3] https://www.mha.gov.in/sites/default/files/table_of_precedence.pdf
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