Constitution of India · Section Article 284
Custody of suitors' deposits and other moneys received by public servants and courts
Article 284 — Custody of suitors' deposits and other moneys received by public servants and courts
- Custody of suitors' deposits and other moneys received by public servants and courts.—All moneys received by or deposited with—
- (a) any officer employed in connection with the affairs of the Union or of a State in his capacity as such, other than revenues or public moneys raised or received by the Government of India or the Government of the State, as the case may be; or
- (b) any court within the territory of India to the credit of any cause, matter, account or persons,
shall be paid into the public account of India or the public account of State, as the case may be.
Plain English Summary
This article states that any money received by government employees or courts, except for official government revenues, must be deposited into the official public accounts of India or the respective State. This ensures that all funds handled by public servants and courts are accounted for publicly.
Key Points
- Deposit Requirement: Money received by officers or courts (excluding government revenue) must be paid into the public account of India or the State.
- Scope: It applies to moneys received by officers in their official capacity and by any court within India.
- Exclusion: This rule does not apply to revenues or public moneys already raised or received by the Government of India or a State.
- Accountability: The purpose is to maintain proper financial accountability for all funds handled by the administration and judiciary.
Why It Matters
This provision ensures transparency and proper financial management by mandating that non-government funds are channeled into official public accounts, making them subject to public scrutiny.
Landmark Judgements
No major landmark judgements.