Can the Legislature of the State withdraw moneys from the Consolidated Fund without authorization by law?
No, the Legislature of the State cannot withdraw moneys from the Consolidated Fund without authorization by law. This is indicated in both Article 204 and Section 206(1). The former specifies that any law to be made "authorising the appropriation of moneys out of the Consolidated Fund of the State" must abide by the procedures specified in this article. The latter explicitly states, "The Legislature of the State shall have power to authorise by law the withdrawal of moneys from the Consolidated Fund of the State for the purposes for which the said grants are made."