GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

GK

INDIAN POLITICS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The salaries and allowances of the Judges of the High Court are charged to the
A
Consolidated Fund of India
B
Consolidated Fund of the State
C
Contingency Fund of India
D
Contingency Fund of the State
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The Salaries, Pension and Allowances of the Supreme Court Judges are charged upon the Consolidated Fund of India, whereas the Salaries and Allowances of the High Court Judges are charged upon the Consolidated Fund of the States and the Pension is charged on the Consolidated Fund of India.

Detailed explanation-2: -(c) the sumptuary allowance provided to a Judge under section 23B, shall not be included in the computation of his income chargeable under the head “Salaries” under section 15 of the Income-tax Act, 1961 (43 of 1961).]

Detailed explanation-3: -The salary and allowances of the judges are drawn from the consolidated fund of India, which is beyond the power of voting of the parliament.

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