April 09, 2017 11:24 pm | Updated 11:24 pm IST - NEW DELHI
NEW DELHI, 04/04/2017: Finance Minister Arun Jaitley and U.K. Chancellor of Exchequer, Philip Hammond during a meeting in New Delhi on Tuesday. Photo: R.V. Moorthy
President pats FM for finishing budget on time
Finance Minister Arun Jaitley on Sunday received a pat from President Pranab Mukherjee for completing the budget exercise by March 31 and not seeking a Vote on Account, which happened for the first time in many years. “I congratulate the Finance Minister for completing the budgetary exercise and seeking the approval of both Houses of Parliament on all matters relating to the Finance Bill within March 31,” the President said. PTI
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