Question

When was the Shah Commission set up under the Chairmanship of Justice J. C. Shah in 23 April, 1966 submitted their report?

1. 31 May, 1966
2. 30 June, 1966
3. 15 July, 1966
4. 28 July, 1966

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 1 : 31 May, 1966

The correct answer is 31 May 1966.

• The Shah Commission set up under the Chairmanship of Justice J. C. Shah on 23 April 1966 submitted their report on 31 May 1966.

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•  Haryana was carved out on the recommendation of the Sardar Hukam Singh Parliamentary Committee.
• To divide and set up the boundaries of Punjab and Haryana, the Indian government set up the Shah Commission on 23 April 1966 under the chairmanship of Justice J. C. Shah.
• The commission gave its report on 31 May 1966.
• Afterwards, Haryana came into existence on 1 November 1966.​