The Expenditure ‘Charged’ upon the CFI & the Expenditure ‘Made’ from CFI

The Expenditure ‘Charged’ upon the CFI & the Expenditure ‘Made’ from CFI   The expenditure ‘CHARGED’ upon the Consolidated Fund of India (CFI) and the expenditure ‘MADE’ from the CFI are two categories of government spending, distinguished by how they are approved and managed under India's financial framework. 1. Charged Expenditure Definition: This is the expenditure that is constitutionally mandated to be charged directly upon the Consolidated Fund of India. Approval Process: Non-Votable: Parliament does not vote on this expenditure but can only discuss it. It is considered essential for maintaining the independence and autonomy of certain constitutional offices and functions. Examples of Charged Expenditure: President: Emoluments, allowances, and expenses related to the President's office. Presiding Officers of Parliament: Salaries and allowances of the Chairman and Deputy Chairman of Rajya Sabha and the Speaker and Deputy Speaker of Lok Sabha. Judiciary: Salaries and pensions of…