Procedure in Legislature with respect to estimates
Article 203 — Procedure in Legislature with respect to estimates
much of the estimates as relates to expenditure charged upon the Consolidated Fund of a State shall not be submitted to the vote of the Legislative Assembly,
but nothing in this clause shall be construed as preventing the discussion in the Legislature 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 Legislative Assembly, and the Legislative Assembly 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 Governor.
Plain English Summary
This article deals with how the State Legislature handles financial estimates (estimates of how much money is needed for government spending). Some major expenditure estimates don't need a formal vote in the Assembly, but the legislature can still discuss them. For other types of spending, demands for funds must be formally presented and approved by the Legislative Assembly.
Key Points
- Estimates related to money charged on the State's Consolidated Fund do not always require a direct vote in the Legislative Assembly.
- The Legislature is still allowed to discuss these estimates even if they aren't voted upon directly.
- Demands for grants for other expenditures must be made based on the Governor's recommendation.
- The Assembly has the power to approve, reject, or approve demands with modifications.
Why It Matters
This article sets out the procedural rules for how the State government plans and gets approval for its spending, ensuring a structured process for financial accountability.
Landmark Judgements
No major landmark judgements.