Procedure in Parliament with respect to estimates
Article 113 — Procedure in Parliament with respect to estimates
much of the estimates as relates to expenditure charged upon the Consolidated Fund of India shall not be submitted to the vote of Parliament, but nothing in this clause shall be construed as preventing the discussion in either House of Parliament of any of those estimates.
(2) So much of the said estimates as relates to other expenditure shall be submitted in the form of demands for grants to the House of the People, and the House of the People shall have power to assent, or to refuse to assent, to any demand, or to assent to any demand subject to a reduction of the amount specified therein. (3) No demand for a grant shall be made except on the recommendation of the President.
Plain English Summary
This article deals with how the government presents its financial plans (estimates) in Parliament. Most major spending estimates are not put to a formal vote, but they can still be discussed. Estimates for other types of spending must be presented as "demands for grants" which the Parliament (House of the People) can approve or reject.
Key Points
- Estimates related to money charged on the Consolidated Fund of India do not need a direct vote in Parliament, but they can still be debated.
- Expenditures other than those charged on the Consolidated Fund must be presented as demands for grants.
- The House of the People has the power to approve or reject these demands for grants.
- No demand for a grant can be made unless it is recommended by the President.
Why It Matters
This mechanism allows the government to manage budgetary discussions efficiently while ensuring that the legislative body (Parliament) has a role in sanctioning the funds requested for various expenditures.
Landmark Judgements
No major landmark judgements.