Lok Sabha Approves ₹50 Lakh Crore in Demands for Grants for 2025-26:
Demands for Grants refer to expenditure estimates that require Lok Sabha approval under Article 113 of the Constitution.Article 113: No demand for a grant can be made without the President’s recommendation. Constitutional Provisions on Demands for Grants:
- Article 114: Money cannot be withdrawn from the Consolidated Fund of India without Parliamentary approval.
- Article 115: Allows for supplementary, additional, or excess grants when the original budget allocation is insufficient.
- Article 116: Provides for Vote on Account, Vote of Credit, and Exceptional Grants if the budget is not passed before the financial year begins.
