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What is the Punchhi Commission? The Punchhi Commission on Center-State Relations was established by the Government of India. Justice Madan Mohan Punchhi, former Chief Justice of India, served as its chairman. The commission was formed to address new issues arising in Centre-State relations due to changes in India's polity and economy.

Historical Background of Punchhi Commission The Government of India constituted a Commission on Centre-State Relations under the chairmanship of Justice Madan Mohan Punchhi. Aim: To examine and review the working of the existing arrangements between the Union and States, various pronouncements of the Courts regarding powers, functions, and responsibilities in all spheres, including legislative relations, administrative relations, the role of governors, emergency provisions, financial relations, economic and social planning, Panchayati Raj institutions, sharing of resources including inter-state river water, etc.” It was established on the 27th of April, 2007. Composition of Punchhi Commission Its chairman was Madan Mohan Punchhi, former Chief Justice of India. Its members included the following dignitaries: Shri Dhirendra Singh, Former Secretary, Government of India. Shri Vinod Kumar Duggal, Former Secretary, Government of India. NR Madhav Menon, former Director, National Judicial Academy, Bhopal, and National Law School of India, Bangalore. Shri Vijay Shankar, Retired IPS, Former Director of the Central Bureau of Investigation, Government of India, was Member Secretary of the Commission. Amresh Bagchi was a commission member from 4 July 2007 until his death on 20 February 2008. The commission submitted its report to the then Home Minister of India, P Chidambaram, in March 2010. Aims and Objectives of the Punchhi Commission The Punchhi Commission aimed to examine and address new issues in Centre-State relations. It aimed to evaluate the existing arrangements between the Union and the States. The commission focused on various aspects, including legislative relations, administrative relations, and the role of governors. It also aimed to review pronouncements of the courts on powers, functions, and responsibilities in all spheres. The commission sought recommendations on Panchayati Raj institutions, emergency provisions, financial relations, economic and social planning, and resource sharing. Its objective was to present a comprehensive report with 273 recommendations to the government. The commission aimed to contribute to developing an effective and harmonious Centre-State relationship in India.