Section 7 of The Finance Commission (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act, 1951
1[(1)] The members of the Commission shall render wholetime or part-time service to the Commission as the President may in each case specify, and there shall be paid to the members of the Commission such fees or salaries and such allowances as the Central Government may, by rules made 1[by notification in the official Gazette] in this behalf, determine. 2[(2) Every rule made under this section shall be laid, as soon as may be after it is made, before each House of Parliament, while it is in session, for a total period of thirty days which may be comprised in one session or in two or more successive sessions and if, before the expiry of the session immediately following the session or the successive sessions aforesaid, both Houses agree in making any modification in the rule or both houses agree that the rule should not be made, the rule shall thereafter have effect only in such modified form or be of no effect, as the case may be; so, however, that any such modification or annulment shall be without prejudice to the validity of anything previously done under that rule.]
Summary
1[(1)] The members of the Commission shall render wholetime or part-time service to the Commission as the President may in each case specify, and there shall be paid to the members of the Commission such fees or salaries and such allowances as the Central Government may, by rules made 1[by.
Practical examples
FAQ
1. Who determines the salaries of the commission members under Section 7 of the 1951 Act?
Under Section 7 of the Finance Commission (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act, 1951, the Central Government determines salaries, fees, and allowances through rules.
2. Can a member work part-time according to Section 7 of the Finance Commission Act, 1951?
Yes, Section 7(1) of the Finance Commission (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act, 1951, states that members shall render whole-time or part-time service as the President may specify.
3. What is the process for making rules about member service under the 1951 Act?
Under Section 7 of the Finance Commission (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act, 1951, rules are made by the Central Government via notification and must be laid before both Houses of Parliament for thirty days.
Test yourself
Q1.Under Section 7 of the Finance Commission (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act, 1951, who specifies whether a member's service is whole-time or part-time?
Q2.How are fees and salaries for members determined under Section 7 of the Finance Commission (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act, 1951?
Q3.According to Section 7(2) of the Finance Commission (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act, 1951, what is the total period a rule must be laid before Parliament?
Q4.Under Section 7(2) of the Finance Commission (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act, 1951, what happens if both Houses of Parliament agree that a rule should not be made?