Question

    Consider the following statements:

    I. Emoluments of the President.

    II. Salaries and allowances of the Chairman and the Deputy Chairman of the Rajya Sabha

    III. Salaries and allowances of the Speaker and the Deputy Speaker of the Lok Sabha

    IV. Salaries, allowances and pensions of the Judges of the Supreme Court

    V. Salaries and allowances of the Council of Ministers of Central Cabinet.

    Which of the above is/are may be charged on the Consolidated Fund of India?

    A I, II and III Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B II, III and IV Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C III, IV and V Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D I, II, III and IV Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E I, III, IV and V Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    The Constitution of India mandates that such items of expenditure such as emoluments of the President, salaries and allowances of the Chairman and the Deputy Chairman of the Rajya Sabha and the Speaker and the Deputy Speaker of the Lok Sabha, salaries, allowances and pensions of the Judges of the Supreme Court, the Comptroller and Auditor-General of India and the Central Vigilance Commission, interest on and repayment of loans raised by the Government and payments made to satisfy decrees of courts etc., may be charged on the Consolidated Fund of India and are not required to be voted by the Lok Sabha.

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