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Which Constitutional Article provides for establishment of Finance Commission of India every five years Constitutionally?

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Article 280

Article 280 of the Indian Constitution provides for the establishment of the Finance Commission.

Under this Article, the President constitutes a Finance Commission every fifth year, or earlier if required, headed by a chairman and consisting of four other members.

Its main task is to recommend the distribution of tax revenues between the Union and the States and the principles governing grants-in-aid.

Hence, the correct provision is Article 280.

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