3rd January, 2003
Ministry of Finance & Company Affairs  


DR. RANGARAJAN ASSUMES CHARGE AS CHAIRMAN, 12TH FINANCE COMMISSION


Dr. C. Rangarajan, who demitted the office of Governor of Andhra Pradesh this morning, assumed the charge of Chairman, Twelfth Finance Commission later in the day. The Commission, which has been set up under Article 280 of the Constitution of India is required to submit its recommendations regarding devolution of funds between the Central and the State Governments by 31st July, 2004.

Its recommendations will be effective from the financial year 2005-06 onwards.