Consider the following statements regarding parliamentary grants under the Indian Constitution: 1. 'Vote on Account' is passed to cover the short-term expenditure of the government before the passage of the Appropriation Bill. 2. 'Exceptional Grant' is granted for a special purpose and does not form part of the current service of any financial year. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Parliament, Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha & Legislative Procedure — question ID 721
Options
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Explanation
Both statements are correct. Under the provisions of the Indian Constitution, 'Vote on Account' enables the government to fund its expenses for a limited period (usually two months) before the passage of the Appropriation Bill. An 'Exceptional Grant' is sanctioned for a specific purpose that does not relate to the ongoing services of the current financial year.