Appropriation Bill 2026 authorizes ₹16.28 lakh crore for 2026-27 fiscal year
This Bill authorizes the payment of specific sums from the Consolidated Fund of India to cover government expenses for the financial year 2026-27. It appropriates these funds for the services and purposes listed in the Schedule, such as defense, education, and infrastructure.
The Bill applies to the Government of India, specifically authorizing payments to the Ministries, Departments, and institutions listed in the Schedule (e.g., Ministry of Defence, Ministry of Railways, State Governments for transfers). It does not directly affect private citizens or businesses except insofar as they are recipients of government services or transfers.
- Authorizes payment of sums not exceeding Rs. 16,28,41,30,06,00,000 (approx. 16.28 lakh crore) from the Consolidated Fund of India.
- Specifies that funds are for the financial year 2026-27.
- Lists specific allocations for Revenue and Capital expenditures for various ministries and departments in the Schedule.
- Includes provisions for 'Charged' expenditures such as Interest payments, Repayment of Debt, Pensions, and Transfers to States.
- Clarifies that references to Ministries or Departments are to those existing immediately before 6th July, 2021, or as reconstituted thereafter.
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Document details
| Official title | THE APPROPRIATION (NO. 2) BILL, 2026 |
| Source body | Parliament of India — Bills (Lok Sabha & Rajya Sabha) |
| Reference number | 82 |
| Status | closed (bill) |
| Year | 2026 |
| Closing date | — |
| Documents | 2 |