AAP approves constitution of 5th Delhi Finance Commission

The AAP Cabinet on Tuesday approved the constitution of fifth Delhi Finance Commission even as the recommendations of the fourth panel are yet to be implemented. The newly approved panel will consist of a chairperson and three members including a member-secretary who will be appointed by the LG on the recommendation of the Council of Ministers of Delhi.

It has been initially constituted for a period of one year and the appointment of the chairperson and members and its terms and conditions will be notified separately, a government statement said.

Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia had tabled the fourth Finance Commission report during the last winter session of the Delhi Assembly. 

The recommendations of the fifth Commission are proposed to be effective from April 1. The Fourth Commission’s report, that includes certain recommendations may result in a confrontation between the Centre and the AAP government.