UPSC Prelims 2010·GS1·polity-and-governance·government structure

Who of the following shall cause every recommendation made by the Finance Commission to be laid before each House of Parliament?

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  1. AThe President of IndiaCorrect
  2. BThe Speaker of Lok Sabha
  3. CThe Prime Minister of India
  4. DThe Union Finance Minister

Explanation

The correct answer is A because according to Article 281 of the Constitution of India, the President is mandated to cause every recommendation made by the Finance Commission, along with an explanatory memorandum as to the action taken thereon, to be laid before each House of Parliament. While the Finance Minister may physically present the budget or related reports, the constitutional responsibility to ensure these documents are laid before Parliament rests solely with the President of India.
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