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The expenditure which is charged on the Consolidated Fund of India

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According to Article 113 of the Constitution of India, the budget distinguishes between expenditure 'charged' upon the Consolidated Fund of India and expenditure 'made' from it [c1][c3]. Charged expenditure is non-votable, meaning it is not submitted to the vote of Parliament [c4][t1]. However, both Houses of Parliament are permitted to discuss these estimates [c4][t2]. This mechanism ensures that the salaries and allowances of high constitutional authorities, such as the President, Judges of the Supreme Court, and the Comptroller and Auditor-General, are safeguarded from political interference and legislative voting [c3][t1]. While the Lok Sabha votes on 'Demands for Grants' for other expenditures, charged items are presented separately in the Annual Financial Statement and do not require such approval [t1][t2]. Therefore, while these expenditures can be discussed, they are not put to a vote.

Sources

  1. [1] Indian Polity, M. Laxmikanth(7th ed.) > Chapter 23: Parliament > Charged Expenditure > p. 252
  2. [2] Laxmikanth, M. Indian Polity. 7th ed., McGraw Hill. > Chapter 23: Parliament > Charged Expenditure > p. 252
  3. [3] Indian Economy, Vivek Singh (7th ed. 2023-24) > Chapter 4: Government Budgeting > Detailed Discussion (Discussion on Demand for Grants) > p. 149
  4. [4] https://www.indiabudget.gov.in/budget_archive/ub2006-07/keybud/keybud2006.pdf
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