Expenses of Public Service Commissions
Article 322 — Expenses of Public Service Commissions
Union or a State Public Service Commission, including any salaries, allowances and pensions payable to or in respect of the members or staff of the Commission, shall be charged on the Consolidated Fund of India or, as the case may be, the Consolidated Fund of the State.
Plain English Summary
This article states that the money spent on Public Service Commissions (like salaries and pensions for their members) must be charged to the main government funds—either the Consolidated Fund of India or the Consolidated Fund of a State. This ensures that the expenses are accounted for in the official government budget.
Key Points
- Expenses related to the Union or State Public Service Commissions, including salaries, allowances, and pensions for their members and staff, must be charged to the main government funds.
- This provision links the financial expenditure of these commissions directly to the overall public finances of the country or state.
- It is a rule for financial accountability regarding the functioning of these bodies.
Why It Matters
This ensures transparency and proper financial management by making sure that the costs associated with recruiting and paying the members of these important service commissions are officially recorded in the government's accounts.
Landmark Judgements
No major landmark judgements.