Which of the following authorities' salaries, allowances, and pensions are charged upon the Consolidated Fund of India?

Indian Polity ·Previously asked in JKPSC Combined Competitive Examination (JKCCE) 2025

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Question

Which of the following authorities' salaries, allowances, and pensions are charged upon the Consolidated Fund of India?

I. Judges of the Supreme Court

II. Comptroller and Auditor General of India

III. Chief Election Commissioner

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

  1. A. I and II only (Correct answer)
  2. B. I and III only
  3. C. III only
  4. D. I, II and III

Correct Answer

Option A — I and II only

Detailed Solution & Explanation

The correct answer is I and II only.

Key Points

  • Salaries charged on the Consolidated Fund of India (not subject to vote of Parliament): Judges of the Supreme Court (Article 125) ✓, Comptroller and Auditor General (Article 148) ✓, Chief Election Commissioner (Article 324) ✓. All three are correct.