Appropriation Bill 2022 authorizes ₹1,22,43,046.57 crore for 2022-23 expenses

It appropriates a total amount of 1,22,43,046.57 crore rupees for various services and purposes listed in the Schedule.

Who it concerns: The Bill applies to the Government of India, specifically authorizing payments to the Ministries and Departments listed in the Schedule (such as Defence, Health, Education, and various other administrative bodies) for their operational and capital expenses.

What the bill does

• Authorizes payment of sums not exceeding 1,22,43,046.57 crore rupees from the Consolidated Fund of India.
• Specifies that funds are to be applied towards charges for the financial year 2022-23.
• Lists specific allocations for Revenue and Capital expenditures for numerous departments (e.g., Agriculture, Defence, Health, Education).
• 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 September, 2021, or as constituted thereafter.

Also in the document

• The total aggregate sum specified is 1,22,43,046.57 crore rupees.
• The Bill distinguishes between sums 'Voted by Parliament' and sums 'Charged on the Consolidated Fund'.
• It includes specific line items for transfers to states and union territories such as Delhi, Jammu and Kashmir, and Puducherry.