Token grant when reappropriation of funds is possible

Q.  When funds to meet the proposed expenditure on a new service can be made available by reappropriation, then which grant is passed?
- Published on 03 Oct 16

a. Additional grant
b. Token grant
c. Excess grant
d. Reappropriation grant

ANSWER: Token grant
 
  • Token Grant - It is granted when funds to meet the proposed expenditure on a new service can be made available by reappropriation.
  • A demand for the grant of a token sum (of Re 1) is submitted to the vote of the Lok Sabha and if assented, funds are made available.
  • Reappropriation involves transfer of funds from one head to another. It does not involve any additional expenditure.

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