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Date: 2016-03-22 Category: Extra Ordinary State: Union Government Country: India

The Appropriation (Railways) Vote on Account Act, 2016.

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Executive Summary: The Appropriation Railways Vote on Account Act, 2016 (No. 14 of 2016) was assented to by the President on March 21, 2016, and provides for the withdrawal of funds from the Consolidated Fund of India for Railway services for part of the financial year 2016-17. The Act authorizes the appropriation of these funds for specific services and purposes related to Railways as detailed in the Schedule. The total amount approved for withdrawal is Rs. 81114,72,51,000. Key Points / Main Content: * **Act Overview:** * The Act is called the Appropriation Railways Vote on Account Act, 2016. * It allows for the withdrawal of funds from the Consolidated Fund of India for Railway services. * **Financial Provisions:** * Authorizes the withdrawal of Rs. 81114,72,51,000 for the financial year 2016-17. * Funds are allocated as specified in column 3 of the Schedule. * Column 2 of the Schedule details the services and purposes for which the funds are appropriated. * **Schedule Breakdown:** * Details specific allocations for various Railway services and purposes. * Includes both "Voted by Parliament" and "Charged on the Consolidated Fund" amounts. * Lists allocations for items such as the Railway Board, Miscellaneous Expenditure, General Superintendence, Repairs and Maintenance, Operating Expenses, Staff Welfare, Provident Fund, Appropriation to Funds, Dividend to General Revenues, and Assets Acquisition. Impact Analysis: * **Ministry of Railways:** * Impact: Receives allocated funds for various services and operational needs for part of the financial year 2016-17. * Action Required: Utilize the appropriated funds as per the allocations specified in the Schedule to ensure smooth functioning and maintenance of Railway services. * **Parliament of India:** * Impact: Has authorized the withdrawal and appropriation of funds. * Action Required: Oversee the proper utilization of funds by the Ministry of Railways, as per the Act. * **General Public:** * Impact: Benefits from the continued operation and maintenance of Railway services. * Action Required: No direct action required. * **Consolidated Fund of India:** * Impact: Funds are withdrawn as per the act. * Action Required: Process the withdrawal of funds as per the schedule.

Key Entities Referenced

Ministry of Law and Justice: The ministry responsible for publishing the notification. Parliament: The legislative body that enacted the Act. President: The head of state who gave assent to the Act of Parliament. Consolidated Fund of India: The central fund from which money is withdrawn as per the Act. Appropriation Railways Vote on Account Act, 2016: The title of the Act being published. New Delhi: Capital of India, where the Legislative Department and other government offices are located. Railway Board: An entity related to the services and purposes outlined in the schedule. financial year 201617: The period for which funds are being allocated.
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