Article 204 of CoI : Article 204: Appropriation Bills.

Explanation using Example

Example 1:

Scenario: The State of Maharashtra has just concluded its budget session. The Legislative Assembly has approved various grants for different departments such as education, healthcare, and infrastructure under Article 203.

Application of Article 204:

1. Introduction of Appropriation Bill: Following the approval of these grants, the Finance Minister of Maharashtra introduces an Appropriation Bill in the Assembly. This Bill outlines the total amount of money required from the Consolidated Fund of the State to cover the approved grants and any other expenditures.
2. No Amendments Allowed: During the discussion of this Appropriation Bill, a member of the Assembly proposes an amendment to increase the grant for healthcare. However, the Speaker of the Assembly rules this amendment inadmissible, citing Article 204(2), which prohibits any changes to the amounts or purposes of the grants already approved.
3. Withdrawal of Funds: Once the Appropriation Bill is passed by the Assembly, it becomes law. Only then can the funds be legally withdrawn from the Consolidated Fund of Maharashtra to meet the approved expenditures.

Example 2:

Scenario: The State of Karnataka is facing a natural disaster, and the Legislative Assembly has quickly approved emergency grants for disaster relief under Article 203.

Application of Article 204:

1. Introduction of Appropriation Bill: The Chief Minister of Karnataka introduces an Appropriation Bill to allocate funds from the Consolidated Fund of the State to cover the emergency grants for disaster relie...

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