The salaries and allowances of the Judges of the High Court are charged to the

(a) Consolidated Fund of India

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(b) Consolidated Fund of the State

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(d) Contingency Fund of the State

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Solution

The correct option is B (b) Consolidated Fund of the State

Answer : B

The salaries, allowances, privileges, leave and pension of the judges of a high court are determined from time to time by the Parliament. They cannot be varied to their disadvantage after their appointment except during a financial emergency.

The salaries and allowances are charged to the Consolidated Fund of the State. Pension are charged to the Consolidated Fund of India.

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