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“Contrary to what is generally argued, the devolution of economic powers, resources and decision making, instead of weakening the Centre, would actually strengthen its base.”             Subsequently, there had been a number of conclaves and many political parties attended them as also took Resolutions on different aspects of Central-State relations.  They had also made certain recommendations. Different parties like DMK had also met and took Resolutions.  Then, Akali Dal also took a Resolution in its Anandpur Sahib Resolution. 
MR. CHAIRMAN: Achariaji, you are a very, very senior Member.  I have already given you half-an-hour.  How much time do you want to take?
SHRI BASU DEB ACHARIA :  Sir, I have not yet come to the very important point and that is about devolution of financial powers.  It is the most important point. … (Interruptions) This debate will remain inconclusive.  Today, the debate will not be concluded.  So, Sir, let me speak at length. … (Interruptions)  I am now giving suggestions. … (Interruptions)
MR. CHAIRMAN: Shri Kalyan Banerjee, he is a very senior Member. Therefore, I have asked him to complete.  I have already given him half-an-hour.
… (Interruptions)
MR. CHAIRMAN:  I think you have spoken at length. You please conclude.
… (Interruptions)
SHRI BASU DEB ACHARIA : Sir, I have not yet touched the most important point about devolution of financial powers.   That is most important point. 
MR. CHAIRMAN: Achariaji, please be fast.
SHRI BASU DEB ACHARIA : Now, the recommendation of the Sarkaria Commission was that the Chief Minister will send the list of three eminent persons to the hon. President of the India. Out of these three, hon. President will nominate one as Governor to that State.  The Sarkaria Commission’s recommendation was `no person who is active in politics should be appointed as Governor’.  They have violated it. … (Interruptions)
श्री लालू प्रसाद : जो हम लोगों को प्रणाम करते हैं, उनको हम महामहिम बोलेंगे?...( व्यवधान)
SHRI BASU DEB ACHARIA :  The Chief Minister will send the names to the hon. President and one of the three eminent persons would be appointed as Governor.  The recommendation was within three persons, not more than three persons. That was the recommendation of the Sarkaria Commission. 
          Sir, another important aspect is devolution of financial power.  Now, I have the figure of 2004-05. All the development works are being undertaken by the State Government. … (Interruptions)