Constitution Section 354 — Application of provisions relating to distribution of revenues while a Proclamation of Emergency is in operation

Part XVIII — EMERGENCY PROVISIONS

Constitutional

Summary

While a national emergency is in effect, the President can issue an order changing how money is shared between the central government and the states under certain financial articles. These changes can only last until the end of the financial year in which the emergency ends. Any such order must be presented to both houses of Parliament as soon as possible after it is made.

Official Text

(1) The President may, while a Proclamation of Emergency is in operation, by order direct that all or any of the provisions of articles 268 to 279 shall for such period, not extending in any case beyond the expiration of the financial year in which such Proclamation ceases to operate, as may be specified in the order, have effect subject to such exceptions or modifications as he thinks fit.

(2) Every order made under clause (1) shall, as soon as may be after it is made, be laid before each House of Parliament.