Section 47 of The Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi Act, 1991 in hindi
Contingency Fund of the Capital.
- (1)There shall be established a Contingency Fund in the nature of an imprest to be entitled the Contingency Fund of the National Capital Territory of Delhi into which shall be paid from and out of the Consolidated Fund of the Capital such sums as may, from time to time, be determined by law made by the Legislative Assembly; and the said Fund shall be held by the Lieutenant Governor to enable advances to be made by him out of such Fund.
- (2)No advances shall be made out of the Contingency Fund referred to in sub-section (1) except for the purposes of meeting unforeseen expenditure pending authorisation of such expenditure by the Legislative Assembly under appropriations made by law.
- (3)The Lieutenant Governor may make rules regulating all matters connected with or ancillary to the custody of, the payment of moneys into, and the withdrawal of moneys from, the aforesaid Contingency Fund.
Summary
- The Contingency Fund of the National Capital Territory of Delhi is established as an "imprest" (a fund used for giving advances for urgent, temporary needs).
- The funds in this account are paid directly out of Delhi's Consolidated Fund, and the exact amount of money is determined by laws passed by the Delhi Legislative Assembly.
- The fund is held in the name of the Lieutenant Governor, who is the authority that can issue financial advances from it.
- Advances can only be made from this fund to meet unforeseen (unexpected) expenditures, such as emergencies, before the Legislative Assembly can formally approve and authorize the spending through an appropriation law.
- The Lieutenant Governor has the power to make rules to regulate how this fund is managed, how money is paid into it, and how money is withdrawn.
Practical examples
FAQ
1. What is the main purpose of the Contingency Fund of the Capital?
The main purpose is to provide immediate money as advances for unexpected or urgent spending when there is no time to wait for the Legislative Assembly to pass a formal spending law.
2. Who holds and manages the Contingency Fund?
The fund is held by the Lieutenant Governor, who has the power to authorize advances from it and make rules for its operations.
3. Can money from the Contingency Fund be used for routine, planned government projects?
No. It can only be used for unforeseen expenditure, and the spending must eventually be formally authorized and replaced through an appropriation law passed by the Legislative Assembly.
Test yourself
Q1.Under Section 47 of The Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi Act, 1991, what is the legal nature of the Contingency Fund of the Capital?
Q2.Under Section 47 of The Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi Act, 1991, how is the size of the Contingency Fund determined?
Q3.Under Section 47 of The Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi Act, 1991, who has the authority to make rules for the custody and operations of the Contingency Fund?
Q4.Under Section 47 of The Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi Act, 1991, which of the following is a strict requirement for making an advance out of the Contingency Fund?