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33/1951 - The Finance Commission (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act, 1951 ▶

Act Number: 33

Act Name: The Finance Commission (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act, 1951

Year: 1951

Enactment Date: 1951-05-16

Long Title: An Act to determine the qualifications requisite for appointment as members of the Finance Commission and the manner in which they shall be selected, and to prescribe their powers.

Ministry: Ministry of Finance

Department: Department of Economic Affairs

Section 3: Qualifications for appointment as, and the manner of selection of, members of the Commission.

    The Chairman of the Commission shall be selected from among persons who have had experience in public affairs, and the four other members shall be selected from among persons who--
         (a) are, or have been, or are qualified to be appointed as Judges of a High Court; or
         (b) have special knowledge of the finances and accounts of Government; or
         (c) have had wide experience in financial matters and in administration; or
         (d) have special knowledge of economies.

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