Vote on account

Q.  Which is true about ‘Vote on account’?
- Published on 30 Sep 16

a. It is generally one-fourth of the total estimation
b. It is generally one-sixth of the total estimation.
c. It is generally one-fifth of the total estimation
d. It is generally granted for a period of 3 months

ANSWER: It is generally one-sixth of the total estimation.
 
  • Government cannot withdraw money from the Consolidated Fund of India till the enactment of the appropriation bill. This takes time but the government needs money to carry on its normal activities after 31 March (the end of the financial year).
  • To overcome this functional difficulty, the Constitution has authorised the Lok Sabha to make any grant in advance in respect to the estimated expenditure for a part of the financial year, pending the completion of the voting of the demands for grants and the enactment of the appropriation bill.
  • This provision is known as the ‘vote on account’. It is passed (or granted) after the general discussion on budget is over.
  • It is generally granted for two months for an amount equivalent to one-sixth of the total estimation.

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