Q. Consider the following statements regarding the Finance Commission:
1. The commission submits its report to the President to be laid before both the Houses of Parliament.
2. The recommendations of the commission shall be implemented within a specified time frame.
3. The Commission has the powers of a civil court, and it can summon witnesses and take evidence.
How many of the above given statements support the argument that the Finance Commission is a Quasi –Judicial body?
Exp) Option a is the correct answer.
Statement 1 is incorrect: The Finance commission submits its report to the president. He lays it before both the Houses of Parliament along with an explanatory memorandum as to the action taken on its recommendations. However, this does not make it a quasi-judicial body.
Statement 2 is incorrect: The recommendations made by the Finance Commission are only of advisory nature and hence, not binding on the government. The recommendations of the commission have no time for its implementation.
Statement 3 is correct: In carrying out its functions, the Finance Commission has the powers of a civil court, and it can summon witnesses, take evidence, and require the production of documents. This provision makes it a QuasiJudicial body
