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Identify the correct sequence of the procedure in respect of the Money Bill :
Explanation
The budgetary process in the Indian Parliament follows a specific sequential order. After the presentation and general discussion of the budget, the House proceeds to the 'Voting of Demands for Grants' [c5]. During this stage, members can move 'Cut Motions' to reduce the amount of a demand, serving as a tool for parliamentary control over the executive [t1]. Once the demands are voted upon, the 'Vote on Account' is typically passed to authorize expenditure for a part of the financial year (usually two months) to keep the government functioning until the full budget is enacted [c1, t1]. Finally, the 'Appropriation Bill' is introduced and passed to provide legal authority for the withdrawal of funds from the Consolidated Fund of India for the entire year's expenditure [c5, t1]. Thus, the correct sequence is Voting of grants, Cut motions, Vote on accounts, and Appropriation bill.
Sources
- [1] Indian Economy, Vivek Singh (7th ed. 2023-24) > Chapter 4: Government Budgeting > 4.1 Introduction > p. 147
- [2] Laxmikanth, M. Indian Polity. 7th ed., McGraw Hill. > Chapter 23: Parliament > Stages in Enactment > p. 252
- [3] https://wbsche.wb.gov.in/assets/pdf/Political-Science/BUDGETARY-CYCLE-IN-INDIA.pdf