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Part IV · Preparation and Approval of Annual Budget

23. Vote on Account

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(1)

In the event the Appropriation Bill for the succeeding year is not approved by Parliament by thirty first day of December of the current year, the Minister of

Finance shall submit a vote on account to Parliament, under which the Parliament shall allocate funds for ongoing projects and continuously provide specified public services which need to be maintained.

(2)

The period for which expenditure is allocated under the vote on account shall not exceed four months and shall be followed by the adoption of the Appropriation Act integrating the expenditure of the vote on account.

Part V

Adjustments to the Annual Budget During the Year

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Part VI

Budget Execution

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Part VII

Financial Management

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Part VIII

Statutory Funds

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Part IX

Public Investment Management

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Part X

Government Borrowings and Guarantees

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Part XI

Accounting and Reporting

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Part XII

State Owned Enterprises

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Part XIII

Provincial Councils and Local Authorities

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Part XIV

Cadre Management

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Part XV

Offences and Penalties

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Part XVI

Miscellaneous Provisions

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Part XVII

Repeals

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Part XVIII

Interpretation

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