The salaries and allowances of the Judges of the High Court are charge...
As per Article 202(3)(d), expenditure in respect of the salaries and allowances of Judges High Court are charged to the Consolidated Fund of the State. However it must be noted that the pensions of High Court judges are charged to the Consolidated Fund of the India, not to the Consolidated fund of the State. Article 112(3)(d)(i) provides that the salaries, allowances and pensions of the Judges of the Supreme Court shall be charged to the Consolidated Fund of India.
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The salaries and allowances of the Judges of the High Court are charge...
Explanation:
The correct answer is option 'B', the salaries and allowances of the Judges of the High Court are charged to the Consolidated Fund of the State.
Consolidated Fund of the State:
- The Consolidated Fund of the State is a fund created by the state government to consolidate all its revenues, loans, and other receipts.
- All revenues received by the state government, including taxes, fees, and grants-in-aid from the central government, are credited to this fund.
- The money from this fund is used to meet the expenses of the government, including salaries, pensions, and other allowances of the state officials, including the Judges of the High Court.
Salaries and Allowances of the Judges of the High Court:
- The salaries and allowances of the Judges of the High Court are paid from the Consolidated Fund of the State.
- The Judges of the High Court are appointed by the President of India after consultation with the Governor of the State and the Chief Justice of India.
- They hold office until the age of 62 years.
- The salaries and allowances of the Judges are determined by the Parliament and are charged to the Consolidated Fund of the State.
Separation of Judiciary from the Executive:
- The separation of judiciary from the executive is a fundamental principle of the Indian Constitution.
- This separation ensures the independence of the judiciary and prevents any interference by the executive in the functioning of the judiciary.
- The salaries and allowances of the Judges of the High Court being charged to the Consolidated Fund of the State ensure their financial independence.
- This ensures that the Judges can make decisions without any fear or favor and uphold the principles of justice.
In conclusion, the salaries and allowances of the Judges of the High Court are charged to the Consolidated Fund of the State to ensure their financial independence and maintain the separation of powers between the judiciary and the executive.