Article 116 of CoI : Article 116: Votes on account, votes of credit and exceptional grants.

Explanation using Example

Example 1:

The Indian government is in the middle of a financial year, and a natural disaster, such as a severe flood, strikes a major state. The government needs immediate funds to provide relief and rehabilitation to the affected people. However, the detailed annual financial statement and the usual budgetary process are not yet completed. In this scenario, the House of the People (Lok Sabha) can use Article 116(a) to make a grant in advance to cover the estimated expenditure for the relief efforts. This allows the government to act swiftly without waiting for the completion of the usual budgetary procedures.

Example 2:

The Indian government is faced with an unex...

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