Question
Download Solution PDFThe Appropriation bill, 2022 was passed in Lok Sabha on ________.
Answer (Detailed Solution Below)
Detailed Solution
Download Solution PDFThe correct answer is March 24, 2022
Key Points
- The Appropriation Bill gives power to the government to withdraw funds from the Consolidated Fund of India for fulfilling the expenditure during the financial year.
- The government cannot withdraw money from the Consolidated Fund of India till the implementation of the appropriation bill.
- To meet the direct expenses the Constitution has authorized the Lok Sabha to make any grant in advance for a part of the financial year. This provision is known as the ‘Vote on Account
- As per Article 114 of the Constitution, the government can withdraw money from the Consolidated Fund only after receiving approval from Parliament.
Additional Information
- The defeat of an Appropriation Bill in Loksabha would lead to the resignation of the government.
- The unique feature of the Appropriation Bill is its automatic repeal clause, whereby the Act gets repealed by itself after it meets its statutory purpose.
- Both appropriation and finance bills are classified as money bills that do not require the explicit consent of the Rajya Sabha. The Rajya Sabha only discusses them and returns the bills,
- Appropriation bills specify the quantum and purpose for withdrawing money, while the Finance bill contains a provision for financing the expenditure of the government.
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