Ministry : Lok Sabha Secretariat (Not Applicable)
Part II-Section 2
Subject : Extra Ordinary
Overview [Appropriation (No. 3) Act, 2025]
This Extraordinary Gazette publishes the Appropriation (No. 3) Bill, 2025, authorizing the Union government to appropriate ₹15,47,79,59,08 crore from the Consolidated Fund of India for fiscal year 2025-26. It is published under Article 114 of the Constitution.
Key Points
- Bill No.: 36 of 2025 (Appropriation Bill)
- Financial Year: 2025-26 (fiscal year starting April 1, 2025)
- Total Appropriation: ₹15,47,79,59,08 crore (15.48 lakh crore)
- Purpose: Authorizes payment and appropriation of sums for Central Government services and grants
- Constitutional Basis: Introduced under Article 114(1) of the Constitution of India
- Presented by: Nirmala Sitharaman, Minister of Finance and Corporate Affairs
- President's Recommendation: Dated March 7, 2025, under Article 117
- Publication Details: Published by Controller of Publications, Delhi; Digitally signed on March 21, 2025
- Schedule: Contains detailed budget allocations across 102 ministries/departments
Summary
The Appropriation (No. 3) Act, 2025 authorizes the government to withdraw ₹15,47,79,59,08 crore from the Consolidated Fund to meet expenditure for the financial year 2025-26. This follows constitutional procedures under Article 114, with the President's recommendation and parliamentary authorization. The Gazette includes a detailed Schedule allocating funds across ministries for both revenue and capital expenditures, covering sectors like defense, railways, social schemes, and infrastructure development. This appropriation Bill is essential for the government to legally incur expenditures for the upcoming fiscal year.
