Which among the following was set up wide Part III of the States Re-organization Act, 1956?

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Answer

Zonal council

Explanation

Five Zonal Councils were established under Part III of the States Re-organization Act, 1956. These are statutory bodies, not constitutional ones.

Key Points

  • Zonal Councils aim to promote inter-state cooperation.
  • The Union Home Minister serves as the Chairman of these councils.
  • There are currently 6 Zonal Councils in India (including the North Eastern Council).

Additional Information

  • The Inter-state council is a constitutional body under Article 263.
  • The Sarkaria Commission was set up in 1983 to review centre-state relations.
Polity Centre-State Relations Medium

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