Opposition flays govt for clubbing non-money aspects with Finance Bill

Last Updated: Thursday, May 7, 2015, 19:16

The objection was made as soon as the House decided to take up the Appropriation Bill 2015 and the Finance Bill 2015 for discussion in the Upper House.

Lok Sabha passes Appropriation Bill

Last Updated: Wednesday, April 29, 2015, 21:56

The Lok Sabha on Wednesday passed the Appropriation Bill, allowing the government to withdraw Rs 62.03 lakh crore from the Consolidated Fund to meet its expenditure for 2015-16.

India has historic chance to grow, don't obstruct: FM Jaitley to Opposition

Last Updated: Tuesday, March 17, 2015, 16:36

With a number of key reforms bills stuck, government on Tuesday appealed to the opposition not to play "obstructionist" as the country has the "historic opportunity" to grow and the GDP is expected to go beyond 8 percent next year, overtaking China.

Odisha Assembly passes Appripriation Bill, 2013

Last Updated: Friday, December 13, 2013, 01:09

Odisha Assembly on Thursday passed the Appropriation Bill, 2013 giving approval to the state government to spend Rs 9421.25 crore as supplementary budget.

Economy is stressed; hard decisions soon: Chidambaram

Last Updated: Saturday, September 7, 2013, 17:52

The government plans to take some "hard decisions" to trim wasteful expenditure and curb the import of inessential items to deal with the stressed economic situation, although there will be no hasty increase in petrol and diesel prices.

Maharashtra Assembly passes Appropriation Bill

Last Updated: Tuesday, April 16, 2013, 19:49

High drama was witnessed in Maharashtra Legislative Assembly on Tuesday when the opposition combine of BJP and Shiv Sena sought a division of vote at the consideration stage of Appropriation Bill.

Odisha Appropriation Bill passed

Last Updated: Tuesday, March 26, 2013, 22:42

Amidst pandemonium by Opposition Congress and BJP members, the Odisha Appropriation Bill, 2013 was passed in the Assembly by a voice vote authorising issue of over Rs 61,136.15 crore out of the consolidated fund.

Rajya Sabha returns appropriation bill without debate

Last Updated: Thursday, March 21, 2013, 14:57

The Rajya Sabha on Thursday returned to the Lok Sabha the Appropriation Bill after members decided to submit their speeches to the House, skipping a debate on account of paucity of time.

Parliament passes Appropriation Bill

Last Updated: Tuesday, December 18, 2012, 23:31

The Appropriation Bill, 2012, was returned by Rajya Sabha allowing the government to raise expenditure to the tune of Rs 32,120 crore in 2012-13. The bill was earlier passed by Lok Sabha.

AP Assembly passes Appropriation Bill sans debate

Last Updated: Tuesday, March 29, 2011, 16:04

Andhra Pradesh Assembly on Tuesday passed Appropriation Bill, 2011 without any debate amidst pandemonium over setting up of a House Committee to probe alleged irregularities in land allotments.