Section 107A of The Delhi Municipal Corporation Act, 1957 in hindi
1[107A. Constitution of Finance Commission.-- (1) The Administrator shall, as soon as may be, within one year from the commencement of the Constitution (Seventy-third Amendment) Act, 1992 and thereafter at the expiration of every fifth year constitute a Finance Commission to review the financial position of 2[3[the Corporation]] and to make recommendations to the Administrator as to,--
- (a)the principles which should govern,--
- (i)the distribution between the National Capital Territory of Delhi and 2[3[the Corporation]] of the net proceeds of the taxes, duties, tolls and fees leviable by the National Capital Territory of Delhi which may be divided between them.
- (ii)the determination of the taxes, duties, tolls and fees which may be assigned to or appropriated by 2[3[the Corporation]] ;
- (iii)the grants-in-aid to 2[3[the Corporation]] from the consolidated fund of the National Capital Territory of Delhi;
- (b)the measures needed to improve the financial position of 2[3[the Corporation]];
- (c)any other matter referred to the Finance Commission by the Administrator in the interest of sound finance of 2[3[the Corporation]].
- (2)The Legislature of the National Capital Territory of Delhi, may by law provide for the composition of the Commission, the qualifications which shall be required for appointment of members thereof, and the manner in which they shall be selected.
- (3)The Commission shall determine their procedure and shall have such powers in the performance of their functions as the Legislature of the National Capital Territory of Delhi, may, by law, confer on them.
- (4)The Administrator shall cause every recommendation made by the Commission under this section together with an explanatory memorandum as to the action taken thereon to be laid before the Legislative Assembly of the National Capital Territory of Delhi.]
Summary
- This provision creates a Finance Commission every five years to review the Corporation's financial health.
- It mandates the Commission to recommend how taxes and fees should be split between Delhi and the Corporation, and what grants the Corporation should receive.
- It requires the Commission to suggest ways to improve the Corporation's financial position.
- It gives the Delhi Legislature the power to pass laws regarding the Commission's composition, member qualifications, and powers.
- It requires the Administrator to present the Commission's recommendations and actions taken to the Delhi Legislative Assembly.
Practical examples
FAQ
1. How often is the Finance Commission created under Section 107A of The Delhi Municipal Corporation Act, 1957?
Under Section 107A of The Delhi Municipal Corporation Act 1957, the Administrator constitutes the Finance Commission at the expiration of every fifth year.
2. What does the Finance Commission do under Section 107A of the municipal law?
Under Section 107A of the municipal law, it reviews the financial position of the Corporation and recommends principles for tax distribution, grants, and measures to improve finances.
3. Who decides the qualifications for Commission members under Section 107A of the local Act?
Under Section 107A of the local Act, the Legislature of the National Capital Territory of Delhi may by law provide for the composition and qualifications of the members.
4. Who receives the final recommendations under Section 107A of the civic statute?
Under Section 107A of the civic statute, the recommendations are given to the Administrator, who then lays them before the Legislative Assembly of Delhi.
Test yourself
Q1.Under Section 107A of The Delhi Municipal Corporation Act, 1957, who constitutes the Finance Commission?
Q2.According to Section 107A of the Delhi municipal law, how frequently must the Finance Commission be constituted?
Q3.Under Section 107A of the municipal act, what must the Administrator do with the Commission's recommendations?
Q4.Under Section 107A of The Delhi Municipal Corporation Act, 1957, who has the power to determine the procedure of the Finance Commission?
Q5.According to Section 107A of the Delhi municipal statute, what specific financial aid is the Commission supposed to recommend principles for?