Appropriation Bill authorizes ₹61,58,802.44 crore for 2024-25 financial year

It appropriates these funds for the services and purposes listed in the Schedule.

Who it concerns: The Government of India, specifically the Ministries, Departments, and constitutional bodies (such as the Supreme Court, Election Commission, and Parliament) listed in the Schedule that will receive the allocated funds.

What the bill does

• Authorizes withdrawal of sums not exceeding Rs. 61,58,802.44 crore (sixty-one lakh fifty-eight thousand eight hundred two crore and forty-four lakh rupees).
• Funds are to be used for charges coming in course of payment during the financial year 2024-25.
• Sums are appropriated for services and purposes expressed in the Schedule.
• References to Ministries or Departments are construed as those existing immediately before 6th September, 2021, or as constituted from time to time thereafter.

Also in the document

• The total amount specified is Rs. 61,58,802.44 crore.
• The Bill covers a part of the financial year 2024-25.
• It includes provisions for 'Charged' expenditures such as Interest Payments, Repayment of Debt, Pensions, and Transfers to States, which are not voted by Parliament but are charged on the Consolidated Fund.