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Model Diplomat Research Team · Last reviewed July 7, 2026

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- The Punchhi Commission was the Second Commission on Centre-State Relations, established by India in 2007 under the leadership of retired Chief Justice Madan Mohan Punchhi.
- It aimed to reassess the framework of Indian federalism in light of evolving political dynamics, such as the rise of coalition governments and regional parties, and submitted its comprehensive report in 2010.
- How does the Punchhi Commission differ from the Sarkaria Commission?
- What did the Punchhi Commission recommend regarding Article 356?
- What did Punchhi recommend on the office of the Governor?

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1. 27 April 2007

   The Punchhi Commission, formally the Second Commission on Centre-State Relations, was set up by the Ministry of Home Affairs through a notification dated un…

2. 30 March 2010

   The Commission submitted its seven-volume report on .

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