February 9, 2025

Supplementary Grant

Current Context : The government proposed supplementary demands for grants, requesting additional expenditure for various sectors, indicating active fiscal management for unforeseen financial needs.​

About Supplementary Grants:

  • Raised under Article 115of the Constitution when funds already authorized by Parliament for a service are insufficient during the financial year​
  • Seeks approval from Parliament for additional expenditures beyond the initial budget estimates.

Types of Grants under Article 115:

  • Additional Grant: Required for new services or projects not included in the original budget.
  • Excess Grant: Sanctioned for expenditure that exceeds the allocated budget.
  • Supplementary Demand for Grants: Includes both net cash outgo and reappropriation of funds from existing allocations.​
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