The Appropriation Bill, 2023
This Bill authorizes the payment of specific sums from the Consolidated Fund of India to cover the expenses of various government services for the financial year 2023-24. It appropriates a total amount of 1,44,27,148.16 crore rupees for these charges.
The Bill applies to the Government of India, specifically authorizing payments to the various Ministries, Departments, and Union Territories listed in the Schedule (e.g., Department of Agriculture, Ministry of Defence, Ministry of Health, etc.) for their operational and capital expenses.
- Authorizes payment of sums not exceeding 1,44,27,148.16 crore rupees from the Consolidated Fund of India.
- Specifies that funds are to be applied towards charges for the financial year 2023-24.
- Lists specific allocations for Revenue and Capital expenses for over 60 different government departments and services in the Schedule.
- Includes provisions for 'Charged' expenses such as Interest Payments, Repayment of Debt, Pensions, and Transfers to States.
- Clarifies that references to Ministries or Departments in the Schedule are to be construed as references to the appropriate bodies as constituted from time to time, based on the structure existing before September 6, 2021.
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Document details
| Official title | The Appropriation Bill, 2023 |
| Source body | Parliament of India — Bills (Lok Sabha & Rajya Sabha) |
| Reference number | 64 |
| Status | closed (bill) |
| Year | 2023 |
| Closing date | — |
| Documents | 2 |