Article 267 of CoI : Article 267: Contingency Fund.

Explanation using Example

Example 1:

Scenario: A sudden natural disaster, such as a severe flood, hits the state of Kerala, causing widespread damage and requiring immediate relief efforts.

Application of Article 267:

1. The Kerala State Government needs immediate funds to provide relief and rehabilitation to the affected people.
2. The Legislature of Kerala has already established a "Contingency Fund of the State" as per Article 267(2).
3. The Governor of Kerala authorizes the use of the Contingency Fund to release Rs. 50 crores for immediate relief operations.
4. This expenditure is made without prior approval from the State Legislature due to the urgency of the situation.
5. Later, the expenditure is presented to the State Legislature for approval under Article 205 or Article 206.

Example 2:

Scenario: The Indian Government needs to evacuate Indian citizens from a foreign country due to a sudden outbreak of war.

Application of Article 267:

1. The Ministry of External Affairs requires immediate funds to arrange for flights and other logistics to evacuate Indian citizens.
2. The Parliament of India has established a "Contingency Fund of India" as per Article 267(1).
3. The President of India authorizes the use of the Contingency Fund to release Rs. 100 crores for the evacuation process.
4. This expenditure is made without prior approval from the Parliament due to the urgency of the situation.
5. Later, the expenditure is presented to the Parliament for approval under Article 115 or Article 116.