Para 17.2 — MSO (A&E)
Original Rule Text
17.2 Every year advances are paid by the Government of India to States for implementation of
scheme. For finalisation of Central assistance in such cases, the Government of India requires audited figures of expenditure on Plan Schemes.
# DUTIES OF THE AG(A&E) IN RELATION TO PLAN EXPENDITURE
What This Means
Each year, the Government of India pays advances to State Governments for implementing plan schemes. To finalise the actual Central assistance (i.e., settle the accounts and determine the final grant/loan amount), the Government of India requires audited expenditure figures for each scheme. This means the AG must provide verified, scheme-wise expenditure data that can be relied upon for settling the Centre's financial assistance.
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Key Points
- 1Central Government pays advances to States for plan scheme implementation
- 2Finalisation of Central assistance requires audited expenditure figures
- 3Scheme-wise expenditure data is essential for settlement
- 4AG (A&E) plays a critical role in providing these audited figures
Practical Example
A State received Rs. 200 crore as advance for 50 centrally sponsored schemes. At year-end, the AG's office compiles the actual audited expenditure for each scheme. If only Rs. 170 crore was actually spent across the 50 schemes, the Central Government uses these figures to finalise assistance — potentially recovering the Rs. 30 crore unspent advance or adjusting it against the next year's allocation.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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