Question

Which of the following expenses shall be charged upon the Consolidated Fund of India?

• A. Salary of Judges of Supreme Court
• B. Salary of Officers and Servants of Supreme Court
• C. Administrative Expenses of Supreme Court
• D. Maintenance of Building of Court

Hint:

Remember: Salaries, pensions, and administrative expenses of key constitutional bodies are "charged expenditures."

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

Step 1: Understand 'Charged' Expenditures.
Charged expenditures are directly charged to the Consolidated Fund of India and are not voted upon by Parliament.
Step 2: Analyze Each Item.
(I)
Salary of Judges of Supreme Court
— Yes, it is a charged expenditure.
(II)
Salary of Officers and Servants of Supreme Court
— Yes, also charged.
(III)
Administrative Expenses of Supreme Court
— Yes, charged on the Consolidated Fund.
(IV)
Maintenance of Building of Court
— Not charged; treated under general grants.
Step 3: Conclude.
Thus, (I), (II), and (III) are correct.