{"id":84846,"date":"2026-01-29T18:02:33","date_gmt":"2026-01-29T12:32:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/?p=84846"},"modified":"2026-01-29T18:02:33","modified_gmt":"2026-01-29T12:32:33","slug":"appropriation-bill","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/appropriation-bill\/","title":{"rendered":"Appropriation Bill, Provisions, Procedure, President\u2019s Role"},"content":{"rendered":"

The <\/span>Appropriation Bill<\/b> authorises the Government of India to withdraw money from the <\/span>Consolidated Fund of India<\/b> to meet expenditure for a financial year, as provided under <\/span>Article 114 of the Constitution<\/b>. It is introduced in the <\/span>Lok Sabha<\/b> after the Budget is discussed and Demands for Grants are approved, and its passage is essential for the functioning of the government.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

What is an Appropriation Bill?<\/b><\/h2>\n

An Appropriation Bill is a legislative proposal that authorizes the government to withdraw funds from the Consolidated Fund of India to meet its expenditure. It is introduced in the Lok Sabha<\/strong><\/a> after the annual budget is presented and approved. Without the passage of this bill, government departments cannot legally spend money, making it a critical tool for financial accountability.<\/span><\/p>\n

Legal Provisions Governing the Appropriation Bill<\/b><\/h2>\n

The Appropriation Bill is governed primarily by <\/span>Article 114 of the Indian Constitution<\/b><\/a>, which states that no money can be withdrawn from the Consolidated Fund of India except under appropriation made by law. Key legal aspects include:<\/span><\/p>\n