Para 12.8 — CAM
Original Rule Text
12.8 SUPPLY OF FINANCE ACCOUNTS
12.8.1 After obtaining approval of the President, copies of the publication will be supplied to Budget Division in the Ministry of Finance and the Parliament Secretariat, in advance for their presentation to the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha. They will be supplied with the clear stipulation that they are to be treated as 'Secret', until their presentation to the Parliament.
12.8.2 After the Finance Accounts has been laid on the Table of Parliament it will also be uploaded on CGA website. .
12.8.3 The updated distribution list of the publication including the changes ordered from time to time, is kept in the office of CGA.
What This Means
After obtaining the President's approval, copies of the Finance Accounts are supplied to the Budget Division and Parliament Secretariat for presentation to Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha. Until presented to Parliament, the document must be treated as 'Secret'. After being laid on the Table of Parliament, the Finance Accounts are uploaded on the CGA website for public access. An updated distribution list is maintained in the CGA's office.
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Key Points
- 1Finance Accounts require Presidential approval before distribution
- 2Document is classified as 'Secret' until laid before Parliament
- 3Supplied to Budget Division and Parliament Secretariat in advance for presentation
- 4Uploaded on CGA website after being laid on the Table of Parliament
- 5Updated distribution list maintained in CGA office
Practical Example
The Finance Accounts for 2024-25 are ready in February 2026. After the President's approval, copies are sent to the Budget Division and the secretariats of both Houses of Parliament with a clear instruction that they are 'Secret' until presentation. On the day they are laid on the Table of Parliament, the secrecy restriction lifts. Within days, the CGA's office uploads the document on the CGA website so that citizens, researchers, and media can access it.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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