Article 114 of Indian Constitution - Detailed Analysis

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Name of the Article

Article 114 - Appropriation Bills

Part of the Constitutional Article

Part V

The Indian Constitution was adopted on 26th November, 1949. It provides a comprehensive structure for the governance of the nation. It outlines the structure and functioning of governments. Article 114 of Indian Constitution deals with the ‘Appropriation Bills’

Interpretation of Article 114 of Indian Constitution

Article 114 of the Constitution states - “1) As soon as may be after the grants under article 113 have been made by the House of the People, there shall be introduced a Bill to provide for the appropriation out of the Consolidated Fund of India of all moneys required to meet- a) the grants so made by the House of the People b) the expenditure charged on the Consolidated Fund of India but not exceeding in any case the amount shown in the statement previously laid before Parliament. 2) No amendment shall be proposed to any such Bill in either House of Parliament which will have the effect of varying the amount or altering the destination of any grant so made or of varying the amount of any expenditure charged on the Consolidated Fund of India, and the decision of the person presiding as to whether an amendment is inadmissible under this clause shall be final. 3) Subject to the provisions of articles 115 and 116, no money shall be withdrawn from the Consolidated Fund of India except under appropriation made by law passed in accordance with the provisions of this article.”

According to Article 114 of the Indian Constitution a money cannot be drawn from the consolidated fund of India until the Appropriation bill is passed. Once the Lok Sabha approves demands for grants under Article 113 an Appropriation bill is presented in the Lok Sabha. The bill specifies all grants approved by the Lok Sabha and the expenditure charged on the Consolidated Fund of India as previously presented to Parliament. Amendments that would alter the amount of any expenditure charged on the Consolidated Fund of India cannot be proposed to the appropriation bill.

Conclusion

Article 114 of the Indian Constitution governs the procedure for withdrawing money from the Consolidated Fund of India through an Appropriation Bill. It ensures that no money is spent from the fund without the approval of the Parliament. The provision maintains transparency and accountability in government expenditure.

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FAQs about Article 114 of Indian Constitution

Article 114 deals with the procedure for the enactment of Appropriation Bills.

An Appropriation Bill provides legal authority to withdraw money from the Consolidated Fund of India to meet approved grants and charged expenditures.

It is introduced in the Lok Sabha after the grants under Article 113.

The money cannot be withdrawn from the Consolidated Fund of India.

Article 114 is mentioned under Part V of the Constitution of India.

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