Supplementary Demands for Grants
Constitutional Framework
The Constitution provides a clear mechanism for additional government spending beyond the regular Union Budget. Article 115 governs Supplementary, Additional, and Excess Grants — three distinct instruments for mid-year expenditure adjustments.
- Supplementary Grant (Article 115(1)(a)): When original appropriation for a service is found insufficient during the year — the most common type
- Additional Grant (Article 115(1)(b)): When a new service arises during the year not contemplated in the original budget
- Excess Grant (Article 115(1)(c)): Post-facto ratification of expenditure already incurred in excess of approved amounts, scrutinised by PAC (Public Accounts Committee)
- Article 116: Votes on Account (interim authority to draw from Consolidated Fund before full budget passes), Votes of Credit (for emergencies), and Exceptional Grants (for undefined services)
- After Parliament approves the SDG, an Appropriation Bill is introduced to legally authorise withdrawal from the Consolidated Fund of India — no money can be withdrawn without this parliamentary sanction
● Tracked since March 10, 2026 · last seen March 18, 2026 · updates as the daily brief publishes
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