Section 72 of The Manipur Panchayati Raj Act, 1994 — Budget
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Official Legislative Text
- (1)Every Zilla Parishad shall, at such time and in such manner as may be prescribed, prepare in each year a budget of its estimated receipts and disbursements for the following year and submit it to the Government.
- (2)The Government may, within such time as may be prescribed either approve the budget or return it to the Zilla Parishad for such modifications as it may direct. On such modifications being made the budget shall be resubmitted within such time as may be prescribed for approval of the Government. If the approval of the Government is not received by the Zilla Parishad by the last date of the financial year, the budget shall be deemed to be approved by the Government.
- (3)No expenditure shall be incurred unless the budget is approved by the Government.
- (4)The Zilla Parishad may prepare in each year a supplementary estimate providing for any modification of its budget and may submit it to the Government for approval within such time and in such manner as may be prescribed.
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Summary
- The council must prepare an annual budget showing all the money it expects to receive and spend in the coming year.
- This budget must be sent to the State Government for review and approval.
- If the government wants changes, the council must modify the budget and send it back.
- If the government does not reply by the end of the current financial year, the budget is automatically treated as approved.
Practical examples
FAQ
1. Can the council spend money without an approved budget under Section 72 of the Manipur Panchayati Raj Act, 1994?
No, Section 72 of the Manipur Panchayati Raj Act, 1994 strictly forbids any expenditure unless the budget is approved.
2. What if the council needs more money mid year under Section 72 of the Manipur Panchayati Raj Act, 1994?
They can prepare and submit a "supplementary estimate" for approval during the year under Section 72 of the Manipur Panchayati Raj Act, 1994.
3. How long does the government have to approve the budget under Section 72 of the Manipur Panchayati Raj Act, 1994?
If no approval is received by the last day of the financial year, it is deemed approved under Section 72 of the Manipur Panchayati Raj Act, 1994.
Practice Quiz
Q1.Under Section 72 of the Manipur Panchayati Raj Act, 1994, who approves the Zilla Parishad budget?
Q2.What is the legal status of a budget if the State Government never replies by the end of the year under Section 72 of the Manipur Panchayati Raj Act, 1994?
Q3.Under Section 72 of the Manipur Panchayati Raj Act, 1994, what should the council do if the government directs modifications to the budget?
Q4.Combined with Section 69 of the Manipur Panchayati Raj Act, 1994, if a council spends money on staff salaries not included in the budget, is it allowed?