The Planning Commission of India is
(A) a constitutional body
(B) an independent and autonomous body
(C) statutory body
(D) a non-statutory body
Correct Answer : a non-statutory body
Question Asked : SSC Section Officer (Audit) Exam 2006, SSC CGL Tier-I Exam 2010
Explanation : After India gained independence, a formal model of planning was adopted, and accordingly the Planning Commission, reporting directly to the Prime Minister of India was established on 15 March, 1950, with Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru as the chairman. The Planning Commission does not derive its creation from either the Constitution or statute, but is an arm of the Central/Union Government. It is alleged that Planning Commission (India) which is neither a constitutional nor a statutory body has usurped the role of Finance Commission.
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