Which budgetary provision authorizes the executive to withdraw money from the Consolidated Fund of India for a brief period before the passing of the regular Appropriation Bill?

💡 Solution & Explanation

A Vote on Account is granted under Article 116 of the Constitution to allow the executive to withdraw money from the Consolidated Fund of India for meeting administrative expenses during the early part of a new financial year until the general budget is passed. Supplementary grants cater to additional expenditure requirements, whereas votes of credit address unexpected national emergencies. Parliamentary control ensures that funds are legally authorized prior to full appropriation enactment.