With reference to the Union Government, consider the following statements: 1. The Department of Revenue is responsible for the preparation of Union Budget that is presented to the Parliament. 2. No amount can be withdrawn from the Consolidated Fund of India without the authorization from the Parliament of India. 3. All the disbursements made from Public Account also need the authorization from the Parliament of India. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
a
1 and 2 only
b
2 and 3 only
c
2 only
d
1, 2 and 3
Public FinanceParliamentary Control over FinanceDepartment of Economic AffairsConsolidated Fund of IndiaArticle 266Public Account of IndiaArticle 114Appropriation Bill