Indian Polity • Parliament & ExecutiveHard
Analyze the financial control exercised by Parliament over grants-in-aid given to special category hill states like Himachal Pradesh under Article 275.
A. Grants-in-aid under Article 275 are non-votable charges upon the Consolidated Fund of India and cannot be discussed or debated in Parliament.
B. Such grants require prior approval from the NITI Aayog governing council before Parliament can vote on them.
C. Grants under Article 275 are submitted to Parliament in the form of demands for grants as part of the annual financial statement and are subject to parliamentary vote.✓ Correct Answer
D. The Finance Commission directly disburses these funds without requiring any parliamentary authorization or appropriation bill.
💡 Solution & Explanation
Article 275 grants-in-aid provided to states like Himachal Pradesh are submitted to Parliament as part of the demands for grants, requiring authorization through the Appropriation Act before withdrawal from the Consolidated Fund of India. While charged expenditures do not require voting, general grants-in-aid under Article 275 are votable estimates. The Finance Commission recommends the quantum of these grants, but parliamentary appropriation is mandatory. Accountability for utilizing central financial assistance is examined by parliamentary committees.
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