Section 34 of The Airports Economic Regulatory Authority of India Act, 2008
The Central Government may, after due appropriation made by Parliament by law in this behalf, make to the Authority grants of such sums of money as are required to be paid for the salaries and allowances payable to the Chairperson and other Members and the administrative expenses, including the salaries and allowances and pension payable to or in respect of officers and other employees of the Authority.
Summary
- The Central Government can give grant money to the Authority.
- Before grants can be given, Parliament must pass a law appropriating the funds.
- These grants are used to pay salaries and allowances for the Chairperson and Members.
- The money also covers administrative expenses for the Authority.
- Grants pay for the salaries, allowances, and pensions of the Authority's officers and employees.
Practical examples
FAQ
1. Who provides financial grants to the Authority?
The Central Government provides the grants.
2. Can the Central Government give money whenever it wants?
No, it can only give grants after Parliament makes a due appropriation by law.
3. What is the grant money used for?
It is used to pay salaries, allowances, pensions of the staff, and overall administrative expenses.
Test yourself
Q1.Under Section 34 of The Airports Economic Regulatory Authority of India Act, 2008, what is a necessary precondition before the Central Government can make grants to the Authority?
Q2.Under Section 34 of The Airports Economic Regulatory Authority of India Act, 2008, which of the following is an explicitly stated purpose for the grants provided by the Central Government?
Q3.Under Section 34 of The Airports Economic Regulatory Authority of India Act, 2008, besides salaries and allowances, what long-term employee benefit is explicitly covered by the government grants for officers and employees?
Q4.Under Section 34 of The Airports Economic Regulatory Authority of India Act, 2008, what broad category of operational costs is funded by the Central Government grants?