What is the purpose of the Consolidated Fund of the State?
The Consolidated Fund of the State is a fund into which all revenues raised and received by the government for the purposes of the state are credited. No money can be withdrawn from this fund except under an appropriation made by law passed in accordance with provisions set out in Article 204. This means that any spending from the Consolidated Fund must be approved by law, which ensures transparency and accountability in government financial management. The purpose of the Consolidated Fund is to ensure that public money raised through taxes and other sources are appropriately managed and spent for the benefit of the state and its citizens according to the laws and budgetary processes established by the State Legislature.