Are there any restrictions on the type of expenditure that can be declared by the constitution to be charged upon the Consolidated Fund of a State?
Yes, there are restrictions on the type of expenditure that can be declared by the constitution to be charged upon the Consolidated Fund of a State. According to the context provided, only expenditure related to (a) debt charges for which the State is liable including interest, sinking fund charges and redemption charges, and other expenditure relating to the raising of loans and the service and redemption of debt; (b) salaries and allowances of Judges of any High Court; (c) any sums required to satisfy any judgment, decree or award of any court or arbitral tribunal; and (d) other expenditure declared by this Constitution, or by the Legislature of the State by law, can be charged upon the Consolidated Fund. Any other type of expenditure must follow a different procedure for approval in the Legislative Assembly.