Q. Consider the following statements regarding the Appropriation Bill:
1.An Appropriation Bill is introduced under Article 114 to authorise withdrawal of funds from the Consolidated Fund of India.
2.An Appropriation Bill can be amended by either House of Parliament before being passed.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

[A] 1 only

[B] 2 only

[C] Both 1 and 2

[D] Neither 1 nor 2

Answer: A
Notes:

Explanation:

  • Statement 1 is correct: Under Article 114 of the Constitution, an Appropriation Bill is introduced to authorise the withdrawal of money from the Consolidated Fund of India to meet government expenditure.
  • Statement 2 is incorrect: An Appropriation Bill cannot be amended in a manner that varies the amount or alters the destination of any grant made by the Lok Sabha. It is essentially meant to give legal authority to withdraw funds already authorised by Parliament.

Source- TH

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