Which one of the following suggested that the Governor should be an eminent person from outside the State and should be a detached figure without intense political links or should not have taken part in politics in the recent past?
Explanation
Option C is correct: The Sarkaria Commission on Centre-State Relations (1983-1988) laid down criteria to restore neutrality to the office of the Governor:
– The Governor should be an eminent person in some walk of life.
– The individual must be a person from outside the State.
– The appointee should be a detached figure without intense political links or should not have participated in active politics in the recent past.
– The appointment should be carried out after effective consultation with the State Chief Minister.
Therefore, these recommendations were made by the Sarkaria Commission (1983) — Option C.