History & Civics
Which part of the Budget is not put to vote in the Parliament?
Or
Name any two expenditures charged on the Consolidated Fund of India.
Answer
The expenditure charged on the Consolidated Fund of India includes the salaries and allowances of the President, the Speaker, the Deputy Speaker, the Chairman, the Deputy Chairman, Judges of the Supreme Court and High Courts, etc. This expenditure does not require an annual Vote of Parliament.
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