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The phrase "charged on the Consolidated Fund of India" in Section 13 of the Central Vigilance…

Under Article 113(1) of the Constitution, estimates relating to expenditure charged on the Consolidated Fund of India "shall not be submitted to the vote of Parliament",…

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The phrase "charged on the Consolidated Fund of India" in Section 13 of the Central Vigilance Commission Act, 2003 implies:

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Under Article 113(1) of the Constitution, estimates relating to expenditure charged on the Consolidated Fund of India "shall not be submitted to the vote of Parliament", though Parliament may discuss them. By charging the Commission's expenses on that Fund, section 13 keeps them out of the annual voting on demands for grants.

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