- A Vote on Account is sought because the government needs funds to run the administration and carry out its activities from the beginning of the new financial year (April 1st), but the full budget (General Budget) usually takes time to be debated and passed by Parliament. - It is essentially an interim permission to spend money. - It deals only with the expenditure side of the government budget.
Vote on Account is meant for
Asked in BPSC Prelims Exam 60 62rd · Topic: The Parliament (Budget in Parliament: Financial Procedures and Funds)
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Answer: C. Appropriating funds pending passing of budget
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