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Art. 281 Part XII: Finance, Property, Contracts and Suits

Recommendations of the Finance Commission

Exact text — Constitution of India

The President shall cause every recommendation made by the Finance Commission under the provisions of this Constitution together with an explanatory memorandum as to the action taken thereon to be laid before each House of Parliament.

In Plain English

What this Article actually means

This Article ensures transparency and accountability for the Finance Commission's work — every recommendation must be formally placed before Parliament, along with a memorandum explaining what action the government actually took on it, creating a public record of whether and how the Commission's advice was followed.

Why This Matters To You

How it shows up in everyday life

This is why Finance Commission reports become public, debated documents rather than confidential internal government advice — Parliament (and, by extension, the public) gets to see exactly what was recommended and how the government responded.

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Art. 280 — Finance Commission

Frequently Asked

Quick answers about Article 281

Is the government required to accept every Finance Commission recommendation?

No — but it must formally explain its response (accepted, rejected, or modified) in the memorandum laid before Parliament, creating accountability even where it chooses not to fully implement a specific recommendation.

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