Para 3.1 — MSO (A&E)
Original Rule Text
3.1 Articles 112 to 116 and 202 to 206 of the Constitution contain the important financial provisions which describe the control which Parliament and Legislatures of the States, exercise over expenditure from the Consolidated Funds of India and the Consolidated Fund of the State respectively.
What This Means
Articles 112 to 116 and 202 to 206 of the Indian Constitution contain the key financial provisions that define how Parliament and State Legislatures control expenditure from the Consolidated Fund of India and the Consolidated Funds of the respective States. These articles establish the framework for budgets, appropriations, and financial accountability that the A&E office must follow.
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Key Points
- 1Articles 112-116 govern expenditure control by Parliament (Central)
- 2Articles 202-206 govern expenditure control by State Legislatures
- 3Both sets control spending from the respective Consolidated Funds
- 4These are the constitutional foundation for the appropriation check system
- 5A&E offices must ensure compliance with these provisions
Practical Example
When the AG office checks whether a State Government department has overspent its budget, it refers back to Article 204 (State Appropriation Act) to determine if the expenditure was authorized by law. If Rs 50 crore was sanctioned for a health scheme but Rs 55 crore was spent, the excess Rs 5 crore is flagged as unauthorized unless covered by a supplementary appropriation under Article 205.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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