Q153
The pension of a high court judge is charged to the
A.
Consolidated Fund of India
AnswerB.
Consolidated Fund of the state where he last served
C.
Consolidated Funds of the different states where he has served
D.
Contingency Fund of India
Answer: Option A
Solution
Answer: Option A
Solution:
The pension of a high court judge is charged on the consolidated fund of India and not the state. Also, in case of common High Courts (for multiple States/UTs), the salaries and allowances are charged on the consolidated fund of the state in which the seat of the High Court is located.