Question

Consider the following statements about contingency fund of India.
1. This fund is placed at the disposal of the prime minister, and he can make advances out of it to meet unforeseen expenditure pending its authorisation by the Parliament.
2. The fund is held by the finance secretary on behalf of the prime minister.

Which of the above is/are correct?

• A. a) 1 only
  
• B. b) 2 only
  
• C. c) Both 1 and 2
  
• D. d) None of the above
  

Answer 1

The correct option is D d) None of the above


Answer : D
The Constitution authorised the Parliament to establish a ‘Contingency Fund of India’, into which amounts determined by law are paid from time to time. Accordingly, the Parliament enacted the contingency fund of India Act in 1950. This fund is placed at the disposal of the president, and he can make advances out of it to meet unforeseen expenditure pending its authorisation by the Parliament. The fund is held by the finance secretary on behalf of the president. Like the public account of India, it is also operated by executive action.