Section 28 of The Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi Act, 1991 in hindi
Procedure in Legislative Assembly with respect to estimates.
- (1)So much of the estimates as relates to expenditure charged upon the Consolidated Fund of the Capital shall not be submitted to the vote of the Legislative Assembly, but nothing in this sub-section shall be construed as preventing the discussion in the Legislative Assembly of any of those estimates.
- (2)So, much of the said estimates as relates to other expenditure shall be submitted in the form of demands for grants to the Legislative Assembly, and the Legislative Assembly shall have power to assent, or to refuse to assent, to any demand, or to assent to any demand subject to a reduction of the amount specified therein.
- (3)No demand for a grant shall be made except on the recommendation of the Lieutenant Governor.
Summary
- The portion of budget estimates that is charged upon the Consolidated Fund of Delhi cannot be submitted to the vote of the Legislative Assembly.
- The Legislative Assembly is fully permitted to discuss the estimates that are charged on the Consolidated Fund.
- Estimates for other proposed expenditures must be submitted to the Legislative Assembly in the form of requests called demands for grants.
- The Legislative Assembly has the power to approve (assent), reject (refuse assent), or reduce the amount requested in any demand for a grant.
- No demand for a grant can be presented to the Legislative Assembly unless it is recommended by the Lieutenant Governor.
Practical examples
FAQ
1. What powers does the Legislative Assembly have when voting on demands for grants?
The Assembly has the power to assent (approve), refuse to assent (reject), or assent subject to a reduction of the amount specified in the demand.
Test yourself
Q1.Under Section 28 of The Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi Act, 1991, how are estimates of expenditure that are charged upon the Consolidated Fund of the Capital handled in the Legislative Assembly?
Q2.Under Section 28 of The Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi Act, 1991, what are the three options available to the Legislative Assembly when voting on estimates submitted as demands for grants?
Q3.Under Section 28 of The Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi Act, 1991, who must recommend a demand for a grant before it can be made to the Legislative Assembly?
Q4.Under Section 28 of The Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi Act, 1991, which cross-references Section 27, which of the following estimates can actually be voted on by the Legislative Assembly?