What is Article 290 in the Indian Constitution?
Article 290 in the Indian Constitution deals with the adjustment in respect of certain expenses and pensions. It outlines the circumstances when expenses of any court or commission, or the pension payable to a person who has served under the Crown in India or after the commencement of the Constitution, are charged on the Consolidated Fund of India or the Consolidated Fund of a State. It further specifies the contributions to be charged and paid out of the Consolidated Funds in case of serving the separate needs of a State or the Union, or if the person has served in connection with the affairs of a State, the Union, or another State.