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Appropriation Bill 2026: Spending Authority for 2026-27

20 March 20261 min read
NATIONAL AFFAIRSAppropriation Bill2026: SpendingAuthority for2026-2720 March 2026safalsetu.com

Why in the news

Parliament cleared the spending law that lets the government draw money in financial year 2026-27.

Key facts

  • Without it, no expenditure is possible even after the Budget.
  • Voted items go through the Lok Sabha.
  • Charged items include the President’s salary, Supreme Court judges and CAG expenses.
ArticleSubject
114Appropriation Act needed to withdraw funds
115Supplementary, additional, excess grants
116Vote on Account, Vote of Credit, exceptional grants

Exam angle

  • Core provision: Article 114.

Test yourself

1. Which constitutional article requires an Appropriation Act before money is withdrawn from the Consolidated Fund of India?

Article 114 requires an Appropriation Act.

2. Which of these is charged expenditure under an Appropriation Bill, so not voted?

The President's salary is charged expenditure.

3. What can Parliament do to the amount or purpose of grants in an Appropriation Bill?

No amendment altering amount or purpose is allowed.

This topic is part of Daily Current Affairs 19 March 2026 (18 topics).

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