Section 52 of The Andhra State Act, 1953 in hindi
Certain expenditure to be charged on the Consolidated Fund of the State.
All sums payable by any of the States of Madras, Andhra and Mysore to any one of the other two States or to the Central Government by virtue of the provisions of paragraph 12 or paragraph 17 of the Seventh Schedule, shall be charged on the Consolidated Fund of the State by which such sums are payable.
Summary
- This section ensures that certain payments made between the States (Madras, Andhra, Mysore) or to the Central Government are automatically paid without needing annual votes by the state legislatures.
- The term "charged on the Consolidated Fund of the State" means the money is paid directly out of the State's main treasury as a mandatory expense.
- This mandatory status applies only to payments made under paragraph 12 or paragraph 17 of the Seventh Schedule.
- Paragraph 12 of the Seventh Schedule relates to servicing and repaying the public debt of the State of Madras.
- Paragraph 17 of the Seventh Schedule relates to payments and adjustments for government pensions.
Practical examples
FAQ
1. What does it mean for an expenditure to be "charged on the Consolidated Fund"?
It means the expenditure is a mandatory payment that does not need to be voted on or approved annually by the State's Legislative Assembly. It is paid automatically.
2. Which specific payments are made mandatory under Section 52?
Only payments due under paragraph 12 (public debt servicing and repayment) and paragraph 17 (pension payments and adjustments) of the Seventh Schedule.
Test yourself
1.Under Section 52 of The Andhra State Act, 1953, what happens to sums payable by a State under paragraphs 12 and 17 of the Seventh Schedule?
2.Under Section 52 of The Andhra State Act, 1953, which specific parts of the Seventh Schedule trigger a mandatory charge on a State's Consolidated Fund?
3.Under Section 52 of The Andhra State Act, 1953, who can be the receiver of the payments that are charged on a State's Consolidated Fund?
4.Why does Section 52 of The Andhra State Act, 1953, make payments under paragraphs 12 and 17 of the Seventh Schedule charged rather than voted?
5.Under Section 52 of The Andhra State Act, 1953, what is the effect if a sum is payable under paragraph 17 of the Seventh Schedule (which deals with pensions) but is not paid on time?