₹54,067 crore appropriation bill covers 2022-23 excess spending
This Bill authorizes the government to pay for expenses that exceeded the budget approved by Parliament for the financial year ending March 31, 2023. It formally approves spending of approximately 54,067 crore rupees from the Consolidated Fund of India for specific services.
This law affects the Central Government of India, specifically regarding the financial accounts and expenditure of the Ministry of Railways and the repayment of Debt Capital.
- Authorizes appropriation of Rs. 54,067,45,93,231 from the Consolidated Fund of India.
- Covers excess expenditure for the financial year ended March 31, 2023.
- Allocates Rs. 53,871,00,96,887 for Repayment of Debt Capital (Vote 40).
- Allocates Rs. 196,44,96,344 for Ministry of Railways Capital (Vote 85).
- Deems these sums as authorized and appropriated for the specified services.
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Where this law is now — Became law (Act)
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Document details
| Official title | THE APPROPRIATION (NO. 3) BILL, 2026 |
| Source body | Parliament of India — Bills (Lok Sabha & Rajya Sabha) |
| Reference number | 149 |
| Status | closed (bill) |
| Year | 2026 |
| Closing date | — |
| Documents | 2 |