Rule 1 - Scope of Rules
Original Rule Text
1. Short title, commencement and applicability. – (1) These rules may be called the Central Government Account (Receipts and Payments) Rules, 2022.
(2) They shall come into force on the date of their publication in the Official Gazette.
(3) They shall apply to all transactions pertaining to the Central Government Ministries and Departments including Defence, Posts, Telecommunications, Railways, National Capital Territory of Delhi and Union territories without Legislature.
Note: These rules shall be applicable to National Capital Territory of Delhi to the extent of Central Government Account operations.
What This Means
Rule 1(3) of the Receipt and Payment Rules essentially defines the scope of these rules. It clarifies that these rules govern all financial transactions conducted by Central Government Ministries and Departments. This includes a wide range of entities, such as the Ministry of Finance, the Department of Agriculture, and even specific departments within Defence, Posts, Telecommunications, and Railways. Importantly, it also extends to the National Capital Territory of Delhi and all Union Territories that do not have their own legislature (like Andaman and Nicobar Islands or Lakshadweep).
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Key Points
- 1Applies to all Central Government Ministries and Departments.
- 2Includes Defence, Posts, Telecommunications, and Railways.
- 3Covers transactions in NCT of Delhi and Union Territories without Legislatures.
- 4Governs all types of financial transactions within these entities.
Practical Example
The Department of Rural Development, a Central Government Ministry, needs to release funds for a new road construction project in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands (a Union Territory without a legislature). According to Rule 1(3) of the Receipt and Payment Rules, all aspects of this transaction, from the initial allocation of ₹50 lakhs to the final payment to the construction company, M/s Buildwell Infrastructure, must adhere to the guidelines outlined in these rules. Similarly, if the Ministry of Defence is procuring new equipment worth ₹2 crores, the Receipt and Payment Rules will govern the entire process.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Test Your Knowledge
Question 1 of 3
According to Rule 1(3) of the Receipt and Payment Rules, which of the following entities' financial transactions are governed by these rules?