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Context: The Union Finance Minister recently introduced the Appropriation Bill, 2026 in Parliament to authorize withdrawal of additional funds from the Consolidated Fund of India for the financial year 2025–26, highlighting its critical role in public financial management.
Introduction and Salient Features: Under Article 114 of the Constitution, an Appropriation Bill provides the legal authority to the government to withdraw funds from the Consolidated Fund of India. After the Budget is presented, the Lok Sabha discusses and votes on Demands for Grants. Once approved, the Appropriation Bill is introduced to formalize expenditure. It includes both voted expenditure (subject to parliamentary approval) and charged expenditure (non-votable, such as salaries of constitutional authorities and interest on public debt).
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Understand the Appropriation Bill's role in parliamentary control over public finances, including voted vs charged expenditure and the legislative process under Article 114.
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