Section 51 of The Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi Act, 1991 in hindi
Authorisation of expenditure by President.
Where the Legislative Assembly is dissolved or its functioning as such Assembly remains suspended, on account of an order made by the President under article 239AB, it shall be competent for the President to authorise when the House of the People is not in session expenditure from the Consolidated Fund of the Capital pending the sanction of such expenditure by Parliament.
Summary
- This section allows the President to authorize spending when Delhi's normal legislative path is blocked.
- It triggers if the Legislative Assembly of Delhi is dissolved or if its functioning is suspended due to an order made by the President under Article 239AB.
- In these cases, the President is allowed to authorize expenditure from the Consolidated Fund of the Capital.
- This power is only available when the House of the People (Lok Sabha) is not in session.
- Any expenditure authorized by the President under this section is temporary, pending final sanction of that expenditure by Parliament.
Practical examples
FAQ
1. When can the President authorize expenditure from the Consolidated Fund of the Capital?
The President can do this when the Legislative Assembly is dissolved or suspended due to an order under Article 239AB, and the House of the People is not in session.
2. From which fund does the President authorize expenditure under Section 51?
The expenditure is authorized from the Consolidated Fund of the Capital.
3. Is this expenditure authorization by the President permanent?
No, it is a temporary measure that is valid only pending the final sanction of such expenditure by Parliament.
4. Can the President authorize expenditure under Section 51 while the House of the People is in session?
No, this power is explicitly limited to times when the House of the People is not in session.
Test yourself
Q1.Under Section 51 of The Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi Act, 1991, what condition must be met regarding the Legislative Assembly of Delhi for the President to authorize expenditure?
Q2.Under Section 51 of The Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi Act, 1991, when is the President competent to authorize expenditure from the Consolidated Fund of the Capital?
Q3.Under Section 51 of The Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi Act, 1991, whose ultimate sanction is pending when the President authorizes expenditure?
Q4.Under Section 51 of The Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi Act, 1991, what fund does the President authorize expenditure from?