The 16 th December, 2013

The 16 th December, 2013 No.FEA (TFC) 149/2010/Pt/98 – In the exercise of the powers conferred by Section 10 of the Meghalaya State Finance Commission Act, 2012 (Act No.4 of 2012) the Governor of Meghalaya hereby makes the following Rules, namely. Short title and commencement – (i) These Rules may be called the Meghalaya State Finance Commission Rules, 2013. (ii) They shall come into force on such date as the State Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, appoint. Definitions – In these Rules, unless the context otherwise requires; (i) “Act” means the Meghalaya State Finance Commission Act, 2012; (ii) “State Government” means the Government of State of Meghalaya; (iii) “State Legislature” means the Legislature of the State of Meghalaya; and (iv) "Traditional Bodies "means the existing Chiefs of Traditional Institutions or Village Durbars, by whatever name, constituted under the customary laws or conventions. Functions of the Commission – – The State Finance Commission shall perform the functions assigned to the Commission under section 3(1) of the Meghalaya State Finance Commission Act, 2012 and any other function as the State Government may deem it necessary by a specific notification. In addition the State Finance Commission shall make recommendations on measures needed to improve financial position and fiscal discipline of Municipal Boards and Autonomous District Councils. Composition and qualification for appointment as, and the manner of selection of the Chairman & Members of the Commission – The composition of the Commission constituted under section (4) shall consist of – (i) A Chairperson, who shall be selected from among persons who have had experience in public affairs; (ii)and the Members, not exceeding four in numbers, who shall be selected f

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