Section 21 of The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India Act, 1997
The Central Government may, after due appropriation made by Parliament by law in this behalf, make to the Authority grants of such sums of money as are required to pay salaries and allowances payable to the Chairperson and the members and the administrative expenses including the salaries, allowances and pension payable to or in respect of officers and other employees of the Authority.
Summary
- The Central Government may make grants of money to the Authority to cover its operating and salary requirements.
- These grants can only be paid after due appropriation has been made by Parliament by law in this behalf.
- The grants are used to pay the salaries and allowances of the Chairperson and members of the Authority.
- The grants also cover administrative expenses, including salaries, allowances, and pensions of the Authority's officers and other employees.
Practical examples
FAQ
1. How does the Authority receive funding from the government under the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India Act, 1997?
Section 21 of the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India Act, 1997 states that the Central Government can make grants to the Authority after Parliament passes a law to set aside that money.
2. What expenses can the government grants cover under Section 21 of the TRAI Act?
Under Section 21 of the TRAI Act, the grants are used to pay the salaries, allowances, and pensions of the Chairperson, members, and all other officers and employees of the Authority.
3. Does Parliament have to approve the government grants given to the telecom regulator under the 1997 Indian telecom act?
Yes, Section 21 of the 1997 Indian telecom act requires Parliament to make a due appropriation, which means setting aside money by law, before the Central Government can give grants to the Authority.
Test yourself
Q1.Under Section 21 of The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India Act, 1997, what must happen before the Central Government can make grants to the Authority?
Q2.Which of the following expenses is NOT explicitly listed under Section 21 of The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India Act, 1997, as being payable from the grants?
Q3.Under Section 21 of The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India Act, 1997, who is responsible for actually making the grants of money to the Authority?
Q4.Under Section 21 of The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India Act, 1997, the administrative expenses covered by the government grants include what?