**Executive Summary**
This document is a republication of an order from the Government of India, Ministry of Finance, Department of Economic Affairs, dated November 27th, 2017, concerning amendments to the Constitution of the Fifteenth Finance Commission. The order, originally published in the Gazette of India, makes changes to deadlines and the scope of the commission's work. The amendments are effective as of the republication date of August 7th, 2019.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **Amendment to Deadline:**
* The deadline of "the 30th day of October, 2019" in paragraph 3 is changed to "the 30th day of November, 2019."
* The deadline of "the 30th day of October, 2019" in paragraph 11 is changed to "the 30th day of November, 2019."
* **Additional Examination for the Commission:**
* After paragraph 9, a new paragraph 9A is inserted.
* Paragraph 9A tasks the Commission to examine whether a separate mechanism for funding defense and internal security should be established and how such a mechanism could be operationalized.
**Impact Analysis**
**Fifteenth Finance Commission**
* **Impact:**
* The Commission is given an additional month to complete its tasks, extending the deadline from October 30th, 2019, to November 30th, 2019.
* The Commission's scope of work is expanded to include examining a potential separate funding mechanism for defense and internal security.
* **Action Required:**
* The Commission must incorporate the new deadline of November 30th, 2019, into its planning and execution.
* The Commission must undertake the additional task of examining and providing recommendations on a separate funding mechanism for defense and internal security.
**Government of India, Ministry of Finance, Department of Economic Affairs**
* **Impact:**
* The Ministry has adjusted the deadline for the Commission's work.
* The Ministry has tasked the Commission with examining a potential new funding mechanism.
* **Action Required:**
* The Ministry should be prepared to receive and review the Commission's recommendations on the separate funding mechanism for defense and internal security.
**General Public**
* **Impact:**
* The public has been officially notified by Secretariat Departments on changes to the Constitution of Fifteenth Finance Commission.
* **Action Required:**
* No direct action required.
Key Entities Referenced
Fifteenth Finance Commission: Entity whose constitution is being amended.
Article 280 of the Constitution: Constitutional article providing the basis for the Finance Commission.
Finance Commission (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act, 1951: Act providing the basis for the Finance Commission.
Ministry of Finance, Department of Economic Affairs: The Government of India ministry that originally issued the order being republished.
Tamil Nadu Government Gazette: Official publication for Tamil Nadu Government notifications.