AUTHORISATION OF EXPENDITURE AND DISTRIBUTION OF REVENUESState · Jammu and Kashmir

Section 80 of The Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation Act, 2019 in hindi

The Governor of existing State of Jammu and Kashmir may, at any time before the appointed day, authorise such expenditure from the Consolidated Fund of the Union territory of Jammu and Kashmir as he deems necessary for any period not more than six months beginning with the appointed day pending the sanction of such expenditure by the Legislative Assembly of the Union territory of Jammu and Kashmir: Provided that the Lieutenant Governor of Union territory of Jammu and Kashmir may, after the appointed day, authorise such further expenditure as he deems necessary from the Consolidated Fund of the Union territory of Jammu and Kashmir for any period not extending beyond the said period of six months.

Summary

The Governor of the existing state can authorize necessary spending for the new Jammu and Kashmir territory before the transition day.
This initial spending uses the Consolidated Fund of the Union territory of Jammu and Kashmir.
This approval lasts for a maximum of six months starting from the transition day.
The spending is a temporary measure while waiting for official approval from the new Legislative Assembly of the territory.
After the transition day, the new Lieutenant Governor can also authorize further necessary spending for up to the same six month period.

Practical examples

1Governor Satya Pal Malik approves a budget of 500 crore rupees for government salaries just before the October transition date.

2One month after the transition, the new Lieutenant Governor authorizes another 100 crore rupees for winter road repairs before the assembly can meet to vote on it.

FAQ

1. Who approves spending for the new Jammu and Kashmir territory before it gets an assembly under Section 80 of the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation Act?

Under Section 80 of the Act, the Governor of the existing state authorizes the initial spending before the transition day.

2. How long can this emergency spending last under Section 80 of the 2019 Reorganisation Act?

The spending approved under Section 80 of the Act can cover a period of up to six months starting from the appointed day.

3. Can the new Lieutenant Governor approve funds under Section 80 of the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation Act?

Yes, Section 80 of the Act allows the Lieutenant Governor to authorize further expenditure after the appointed day for a period not exceeding six months.

Test yourself

Q1.Under Section 80 of the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation Act, who must eventually sanction the authorized expenditure?

Q2.What is the maximum time period for the initial expenditure authorized under Section 80 of the 2019 Reorganisation Act?

Q3.Which fund is used for the spending authorized under Section 80 of the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation Act?

Q4.Under Section 80 of the 2019 Reorganisation Act, who has the power to authorize further expenditure after the appointed day?

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