Article 205 of CoI : Article 205: Supplementary, additional or excess grants.

Explanation using Example

Example 1:

Scenario: The state of Maharashtra has allocated ₹500 crores for healthcare services in its annual budget for the financial year 2023-2024. However, due to an unexpected outbreak of a new virus, the allocated funds are found to be insufficient to cover the additional medical expenses, including setting up new quarantine centers and purchasing medical supplies.

Application of Article 205:

1. The Governor of Maharashtra recognizes the insufficiency of the allocated ₹500 crores.
2. The Governor prepares a supplementary statement showing the estimated additional expenditure required, say ₹200 crores.
3. This supplementary statement is laid before the Maharashtra Legislative Assembly.
4. The Legislative Assembly reviews and approves the additional ₹200 crores.
5. The approved amount is then appropriated from the Consolidated Fund of the State to meet the additional healthcare expenses.

Example 2:

Scenario: The state of Karnataka has allocated ₹300 crores for infrastructure development in its annual budget for the financial year 2023-2024. During the year, the state government decides to launch a new metro rail project which was not included in the original budget, requiring an additional ₹150 crores.

Application of Article 205:

1. The Governor of Karnataka identifies the need for additional expenditure for the new metro rail project.
2. The Governor prepares a statement showing the estimated expenditure of ₹150 crores for the new project.
3. This statement is presented to the Karnataka Legislative Assembly.
4. The Legislative Assembly reviews and approves the additional ₹150 crores.
5. The approved amount is then appropriated from the Consolidated Fund of the State to fund the new metro rail project.

Example 3:

Scenario: The state of Tamil Nadu has allocated ₹400 crores for education services in its annual budget for the financial year 2023-2024. However, due to unforeseen circumstances, the state ends up spending ₹450 crores on education services, exceeding the allocated budget by ₹50 crores.

Application of Article 205:

1. The Governor of Tamil Nadu notes the excess expenditure of ₹50 crores.
2. The Governor prepares a statement showing the excess expenditure.
3. This statement is laid before the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly.
4. The Legislative Assembly reviews and approves the excess expenditure of ₹50 crores.
5. The approved amount is then appropriated from the Consolidated Fund of the State to cover the excess expenditure on education services.