GS PrelimsPolityJudiciary2002

The salaries and allowances of the Judges of the High Court are charged do the

A

Consolidated Fund of India

B

Consolidated Fund of the State

C

Contingency Fund of India

D

Contingency Fund of the State

Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation

1. Article 202(3)(d) of the Indian Constitution specifies the expenditures charged upon the Consolidated Fund of each State. 2. This list includes expenditure in respect of the salaries and allowances of Judges of the High Court of that state. 3. Therefore, the salaries and allowances of the Judges of the High Court are charged to the Consolidated Fund of the State (Option B). 4. Expenses charged on the Consolidated Fund are non-votable by the legislature. 5. The pensions of High Court Judges, however, are charged on the Consolidated Fund of India.

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