Multiple choice

Consider the following statements.

  1. Since the sums required to meet expenditure described by the Constitution of India as expenditure charged upon the Consolidated Fund of India are not submitted to the vote of Parliament, no House is competent to discuss these estimates.
  2. Annual Finance Bill provides the legal authority for the withdrawal of sums from the Consolidated Fund of India. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

  1. 1 only

  2. 2 only

  3. Both 1 and 2

  4. Neither 1 nor 2
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Statement 1 is incorrect because while expenditure charged upon the Consolidated Fund of India is not submitted to a vote of Parliament, both Houses are legally competent to discuss these estimates. Statement 2 is incorrect because the Appropriation Act provides legal authority for withdrawal of sums from the Consolidated Fund, not the Finance Bill.

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