Rule 90 of The General Financial Rules 2017 Presentation of Annual Accounts

Rule 90 of The General Financial Rules 2017 Presentation of Annual Accounts

Original Rule Text

Rule90 Presentation of Annual accounts. The Appropriation and Finance accounts mentioned above, shall be prepared by the respective authorities on the dates mutually agreed upon with the Comptroller and Auditor General of India, in the forms prescribed by the President on the advice of the Comptroller and Auditor General of India and sent to the latter for recording his/her certificate. The certified Annual Accounts and the Reports relating to the accounts shall be submitted by the Comptroller and Auditor General of India to the President in accordance with the provisions of Section 11 of the Comptroller and Auditor General’s (Duties, Powers and Conditions of Service) Act, 1971 and Clause (1) of Article 151 of the Constitution of India.

Visual Summary

Account Preparation

Respective authorities prepare Appropriation & Finance accounts.

Form & Certification

President (on CAG advice) prescribes forms; CAG certifies accounts.

Submission to President

CAG submits certified accounts and reports to the President.

Executive Summary

Rule 90 of The General Financial Rules, 2017, details the crucial process for the presentation of annual Appropriation and Finance accounts. These accounts are to be prepared by the respective authorities, following forms prescribed by the President based on the advice of the Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG). The CAG is responsible for certifying these accounts and subsequently submitting them, along with related reports, to the President. This entire procedure is mandated by Section 11 of the Comptroller and Auditor General’s (Duties, Powers and Conditions of Service) Act, 1971, and Clause (1) of Article 151 of the Constitution of India, ensuring transparency and accountability in government financial reporting.

In-Depth Analysis of the Rule

Introduction: Rule 90 is a cornerstone of financial governance, establishing the framework for how the Union Government’s annual financial accounts are formally presented. It ensures a structured and legally compliant approach to financial reporting, vital for parliamentary oversight and public accountability.

Breakdown of the Rule: