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Discuss the constitutional and functional role of State Finance Commissions in promoting decentralised governance. Why have many states struggled to operationalise their recommendations effectively?

 

Q4. Discuss the constitutional and functional role of State Finance Commissions in promoting decentralised governance. Why have many states struggled to operationalise their recommendations effectively? (10 M)

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