The Chief Economic Advisor to Indian government, Dr. Krishnamurthy Subramanian is appointed as 12th Member of Advisory Council of Fifteenth Finance Commission (FC).
He is expected to advise FC on any relevant matter or subject related to Terms of Reference (ToR) of Commission.
Finance Commission
The first FC was constituted on April 6, 1952 under Chairmanship of KC Negoy.
It is constituted under article 280 of Constitution by President of India.
FC stipulates the distribution of tax revenues between Union and States and amongst states themselves.
It is appointed for a period of five years.
It comprises of five members including a chairman and four other members.
For details about 15th Finance commission please go here https://www.tnpscthervupettagam.com/15th-finance-commission-constituted/ (News dated 08.11.17)