Under which Article of the Indian Constitution the Annual Financial Statement (Budget) is necessary to be laid before the Parliament?

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  1. Article 113
  2. Article 114
  3. Article 112
  4. Article 111

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Option 3 : Article 112
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The correct answer is option 3.

Key Points

  • Article 112 of the Indian Constitution mandates that the Annual Financial Statement (Budget) must be laid before the Parliament. This is often referred to as the Union Budget. Hence, option 3 is correct.
  • The Annual Financial Statement is a comprehensive statement  of the government’s proposed receipts and expenditures for a financial year, and it forms the basis of financial planning and budget allocation in India.
  • The other articles mentioned are related to:
    • Article 111: Deals with the President's approval for bills and money bills.
    • Article 113: Deals with the procedure for the introduction of the money bill in the Lok Sabha.
    • Article 114: Deals with the procedure for the passing of the appropriation bill.
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