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As per the provisions of the Constitution of India, the Legislature of a State may by law establish a…

Article 267(2) allows the State Legislature to establish a State Contingency Fund by law and places it at the Governor’s disposal. The Governor can make advances for…

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As per the provisions of the Constitution of India, the Legislature of a State may by law establish a Contingency Fund in the nature of an imprest to be entitled “the Contingency Fund of the State” which shall be placed at the disposal of _______.

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Article 267(2) allows the State Legislature to establish a State Contingency Fund by law and places it at the Governor’s disposal. The Governor can make advances for unforeseen expenditure pending legislative authorisation. This arrangement differs from an ordinary allocation controlled directly by the Finance Minister.

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