Sixteenth Finance Commission: Misses, Concerns, and the Future of India’s Fiscal Federalism
Sixteenth Finance Commission: The Sixteenth Finance Commission has drawn wide attention for the significant implications its recommendations carry for India’s fiscal federal structure. Unlike some earlier Finance Commissions that operated under detailed central directives, the Sixteenth Finance Commission enjoyed greater flexibility because its Terms of Reference flowed directly from constitutional provisions. This autonomy raised expectations … Read more