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Q36 (CISF/2024) Polity & Governance › Federalism & Emergency Provisions

In India, on which one of the following grounds can the salaries and allowances of persons serving in connection with affairs of the State be reduced?

Explanation

Under Article 360 of the Indian Constitution, the President can proclaim a Financial Emergency if the financial stability or credit of India or any part of its territory is threatened. During the operation of such an emergency, the executive authority of the Union extends to giving directions to any State to observe specified canons of financial propriety.

According to Article 360(4)(a)(i), these directions may include a provision requiring the reduction of salaries and allowances of all or any class of persons serving in connection with the affairs of a State. Additionally, the President can issue directions for the reduction of salaries of persons serving the Union, including Judges of the Supreme Court and High Courts. Other grounds like "Internal disturbance" or "Failure of constitutional machinery" (President's Rule) do not provide specific constitutional provisions for the reduction of salaries of state employees.

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