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The President can advance money to meet unforeseen expenses from the?

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SSC CGL 2016 (Tier 1) Previous Year Question Paper (11-Sep-2016) (Shift 2)
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Contingency Fund

The correct answer is Contingency Fund.

The Contingency Fund of India is a fund established under Article 267(2) of the Constitution of India. It serves as a reserve for unforeseen expenditures that the government might face. The President of India is authorized to withdraw money from this fund to meet these urgent and unforeseen expenses. This fund operates under the President's discretionary powers and is not subject to the same parliamentary procedures as other government expenditures. The Consolidated Fund of India, while holding the government's revenue, requires parliamentary approval for withdrawals for specific purposes. Grants and aid from the Union Government are not designed to cover immediate, unpredictable needs; rather, these are for planned and budgeted initiatives. Therefore, only the Contingency Fund offers the necessary flexibility and speed to address unforeseen financial requirements.

In essence, the Contingency Fund is a safety net for the government, allowing it to act swiftly in emergencies without the delay associated with obtaining parliamentary approval. It ensures the smooth functioning of the government even during periods of exceptional, unexpected financial need. This fund is primarily meant to cover unforeseen circumstances, where the normal budgetary processes would be too slow and cumbersome to implement.

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