Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding the Appropriation Bill? 1. It is introduced in the Lok Sabha only after the general discussion on the budget and voting on the demands for grants are completed. 2. It legally authorizes the government to make withdrawals from the Consolidated Fund of India for meeting the budgeted expenses. 3. In case of a deadlock between the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha over an Appropriation Bill, the President can summon a joint sitting of both Houses. Select the correct answer using the code given below:
Parliament, Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha & Legislative Procedure — question ID 892
Options
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Explanation
An Appropriation Bill is classified as a Money Bill under Article 110 of the Indian Constitution. For Money Bills, there is no provision for a joint sitting of both Houses of Parliament to resolve deadlocks. The Lok Sabha has overriding powers, and the Rajya Sabha can only delay the bill for a maximum of 14 days. Thus, Statement 3 is incorrect. Statements 1 and 2 are correct.