GK Question

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Under Article 116, Lok Sabha can authorize withdrawal from Consolidated Fund of India for expenditure pending completion of parliamentary procedure through which mechanism?

  1. Supplementary Grant
  2. Vote on Account
  3. Excess Grant
  4. Token Grant

Answer: Vote on Account

Article 116(1)(a): Vote on Account - Lok Sabha may make grant for estimated expenditure for part of financial year pending completion of budget process. Typically for 2 months (extended to election year). Enables government functioning during transitional period without violating 'no taxation without representation' principle. Distinct from Supplementary Grant (unforeseen expenditure) and Excess Grant (post-facto approval).

Topic Power to Authorize Expenditure Pending Sanction - Article 116
Exam Relevance Budgetary procedure question critical for UPSC Mains and SSC CGL Tier-2