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7 August 2026

Rajya Sabha clears Appropriation Bill

The topic involves the Appropriation Bill and the role of the Public Accounts Committee, which are core components of parliamentary financial control and government budgeting processes.

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Notes

  • Rajya Sabha returned the Appropriation Bill, 2026, authorizing expenditure of ₹54,067 crore for the 2022-23 financial year.
  • The excess expenditure was categorized into two heads: ₹196.44 crore due to a court order (Ministry of Railways) and ₹53,871 crore for debt repayment.
  • The excess expenditure was previously examined and reported by the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) in its 39th Report.
  • The Union government provides financial support to Jammu and Kashmir, including covering the full salary and pension costs of the J&K Police (approx. ₹13,000 crore annually).
  • Additional financial assistance of ₹5,000 crore per year has been allocated for J&K for 2024-25 and 2025-26 to meet urgent administrative requirements.
  • The Centre has restructured J&K’s debt and cleared the entire debt of Ladakh.

Questions

  1. Explain the constitutional significance of the Appropriation Bill and the role of the Public Accounts Committee in ensuring financial accountability of the executive. 150 words
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  2. Discuss the mechanisms of fiscal federalism in India, with specific reference to the Centre's role in supporting the financial requirements of Union Territories and regions undergoing administrative restructuring. 250 words
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Prelims

  1. Which of the following bodies is primarily responsible for examining the excess expenditure incurred by the government as reported in the Appropriation Bill?

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