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Budget Process in Parliament
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Stages in the Passage of the Budget
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Consider the following stages in the passage of the Budget in Parliament:
1. Presentation of the Budget
2. Voting on demands for grants
3. General Discussion
4. Passing of Appropriation Bill
What is the correct sequence of these stages in the passage of the Budget in Parliament?
(a) 1-2-3-4
(b) 3-1-2-4
(c) 1-3-2-4
(d) 3-2-1-4
Explanation ● Presentation of the Budget (Stage 1): The Finance Minister presents the Budget to the Lok Sabha as per the President’s directions. The Budget is laid before the Rajya Sabha after the speech in the Lok Sabha.
● General Discussion (Stage 2): Following the presentation, a general discussion on the Budget is conducted in both Houses. This discussion focuses on the Budget as a whole, and members can debate the principles and policies but cannot move any motions or vote on the budget during this stage.
● Voting on Demands for Grants (Stage 3): After the general discussion, the House votes on the Demands for Grants, which are proposed expenditures for various ministries. The Rajya Sabha can discuss but cannot vote on the Demands for Grants.
● Passing of the Appropriation Bill (Stage 4): The Appropriation Bill is introduced to authorize the withdrawal of funds from the Consolidated Fund of India to meet the grants voted by the Lok Sabha.
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