Q. According to which Article both the Centre and the states are empowered to make discretionary grants?
Answer: Article 282
Notes: Article 282 of the Constitution empowers both the Centre and the states to make any grants for any public purpose, even if it is not within their respective legislative competence.  These grants are also known as discretionary grants because the Centre is under no obligation to give these grants and the matter lies within its discretion.

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