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Appropriation Bill 2026

March 21 , 2026 12 hrs 0 min 55 0

Parliament passed the Appropriation Bill 2026, allowing the Union Government to withdraw and spend funds for the financial year.
It authorizes withdrawal of money from the Consolidated Fund of India to meet expenses of ministries, departments and government schemes.
It is mandated under Article 114 of the Constitution, making it legally necessary for all government expenditure.
It is introduced after voting on Demands for Grants in the Lok Sabha as part of the annual budget process.
It is classified as a Money Bill under Article 110, so the Rajya Sabha cannot amend or reject it.
It includes both voted expenditure and charged expenditure, like salaries of judges and constitutional authorities, ensuring financial accountability.