Are there any limitations or conditions attached to the use of these grants-in-aid by the State of Assam?
Yes, there are limitations and conditions attached to the use of these grants-in-aid by the State of Assam. The grants are to be used for specific purposes mentioned in the context: (a) to cover the average excess of expenditure over revenues during the two years immediately preceding the commencement of this Constitution in respect of the administration of tribal areas specified in Part I of the table appended to paragraph 20 of the Sixth Schedule; and (b) for the costs of development schemes approved by the Government of India to raise the level of administration of these tribal areas to that of the rest of Assam. Additionally, after the formation of the autonomous State under Article 244A, the grants can be paid either to the autonomous State or apportioned between the State of Assam and the autonomous State as per the President's order. Any order made by the President will have effect subject to provisions made by Parliament.