HIPA Shimla Sample Question Paper : Financial Administration

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H.P.BOARD OF DEPARTMENTAL EXAMINATION
DEPARTMENTAL EXAMINATION OF OTHER GAZETTED OFFICERS/ OFFICIALS OF
HIMACHAL PRADESH SESSION APRIL, 2011
PAPER-1 [ (FINANCIAL ADMINISTRATION) MORNING]

Time Allowed: 3 Hours.
Maximum Marks: 100
Notes:
1. Attempt any two questions from Part-I and any three questions from Part-II
2. All questions carry equal marks.
3. Only bare Acts, Rules, Notifications and approved reference books applicable in The case of H.P. Government Departments are allowed.
Part-1
Q.No.1 Write a detailed note on the composition and functions of Finance Commission of India. What role is played by the Finance Commission of India in devolution of Resources from Centre to States?
Q.No.2 What are different components of the structure of Government Account? Explain in Detail each part by giving suitable examples.
Q.No.3 Describe different cannons of financial propriety and its role in expenditure control by A drawing and disbursing officer? How far these are useful in reducing the financial Irregularities in government office?
Q.No.4 Write short notes on the following :-
(i) Vote on Account and Vote of credit.
(ii) Plan Expenditure and Non- Plan Expenditure.
(iii) Role of Public Accounts Committee.
(iv) Letter of Credit.
PART-II
Q.No.5 Mr. Raunki Ram, Deputy Director was drawing basic of Rs. 28830/- plus grade pay of Rs. 7800/- p.m. in the pay Band of Rs. 15600-39100 w.e.f. 1.1.2010. He was promoted To the next higher post carrying grade pay of Rs. 8200 from 18-11-2010 on regular Basis in the same pay band. Fix his pay from time to time. He opted to fix his pay in The higher post from the date of his next increment in the lower post i.e. 1-1-2011. The Rate of increment being 3%.
Q.No.6 Enumerate different kinds of authorized leave available to a Government Servant. Explain in detail conditions regulating Half Pay Leave and Extra Oridinary Leave to a Government Servant?
Q.No.7 Discuss in detail the terms and conditions for calculation and payment of family Pension? Whether it is payable to the family of a missing government servant, explain?
Q.No.8 What are different kinds of traveling allowance? Explain in detail the different Dimentions of Daily Allowances under different conditions?
Q.No.9 Write note on the following :-
a) Role of PIO under RTI Act, 2005.
b) Compensation Pension and Invalid Pension.
c) Penalty of stoppage of increments.
d) Disposal of unserviceable store/ stock articles.

H.P.BOARD OF DEPARTMENTAL EXAMINTIONS
DEPARTMENTAL EXAMINATION OF OTHER GAZETTED OFFICERS/ OFFICIALS
OF HIMACHAL PRADESH SESSION APRIL, 2011.
PAPER-1 [ (FINANCIAL ADMINISTRATION) EVENING]

Time Allowed:3 Hours.
Maximum Marks: 100
Note:-
1) Attempt any two questions from Part-I and any three questions from part-II.
2) All questions carry equal marks.
3) Only approved reference books are allowed.
4) Quote rule(s) in support of your answer where necessary.
5) Use of calculator is allowed.
6) Attempt all parts of question consecutively.
PART-I
Q.No.1 a) What are the requirements under H.P. Financial rules for according financial sanction Of expenditure out of Consolidated Fund of the State?
b) Which type of expenditure can be incurred under the following Standard of objects (SOEs). Also specify the delegation of financial powers under each SOE.
(i) Office Expenses.
(ii) Machinery & Equipment.
(iii) Material Supply & Store.
(iv) Travel Expenses. (5 + 15 = 20 marks)
Q.No.2 “A budget is a quantitative expression of proposed future plans of action in terms of Both financial and non- financial targets which covers all aspects of operations of an Organization for a define future period”. In the light of this statement discuss in brief The following :-
a) Why do we need budgets?
b) Objectives of budgeting.
c) Types of Budget; and
d) Constitutional provisions on Budgeting and related financial matters.
(5 + 5+ 5+ 5=20 marks)
Q.No.3 “ The economy of India is based in part on planning through its five- year plans, which Are developed, executed and monitored by the Planning Commission of India”. Discuss The role, organization and functions of the Planning Commission of India and Organizational set up in the states to implemented the five year/ Annual Plans.
(20 marks)
Q.No.4 Write short note on the following :-
a) Letter of Credit.
b) Accounting of Receipts and Expenditure by the Disbursing Officer.
c) Appropriation and Re- appropriation of Funds.
d) Procedure for drawing from Treasuries. (5 + 5+5+5= 20 marks)
PART-II
Q.No.5 Discuss in detail the “General Principles” and “Standards of financial Property” of General System of Financial Management under the “HIMACHAL PRADESH FINANCIAL RULES, 2009”. (20 marks)
Q.No.6 An Employee died while he was on tour. What are various financial as well as other Benefits available to his family? (20 marks)
Q.No.7 a) What are the general conditions governing grant of leave under Central Civil Services (Leave) Rules, 1972?
b) An employee drawing Pay of Rs. 18080 + 4400 Grade Pay in the pay band of Rs. 10300 + 34800 + 4400 Grade Pay w.e.f. 1.11. 2008.He was promoted to the higher post Carrying Pay Band of Rs. 10300-34800 + 5000 Grade Pay on 02.09.2009 and joined his Duties of 03.09.2009 (F.N.) He availed EOL without Medical Certificate from 02.11.2008 to 09. 12-2008. He had given his option to get his pay fixed in the higher Post after earning increment in the lower pay band. Fix his pay as per the provisions of Fundamental Rules. What is the date of next Increment. (10 + 10= 20 marks)
Q.No.8 Write Short Notes on the following :-
a) Commutation of Pension.
b) fee and Honorarium
c) Contingency Fund.
d) Deposit Linked Insurance Scheme.