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9.1.2. Appropriation Bill

As soon as the demand for grants have been voted by the House of People, a bill to provide for the appropriation out of the Consolidated Fund of India is introduced. This bill is called the Appropriation Bill. No money can be withdrawn from the Consolidated Fund of India except under an Appropriation Act.

This Bill provides for appropriation of money related to:

1. The grants so made by the House of the People; and

2. The expenditure charged on the Consolidated Fund of India