Chapter XV-A PRE-BUDGET DISCUSSION
[Pre And Post Budget Discussion]
133-A. Pre-budget discussion.– (1) Notwithstanding anything contained in these rules, the Minister for Law and Parliamentary Affairs, in consultation with the Finance Minister, shall include, in the list of business, the general discussion seeking proposals of the Members for the next budget in a session of the Assembly which is held [2][during the period from 1st day of January to 15th day of February each year].
(2) The general discussion on budget proposals shall take place for at least four days during the session.
(3) The Assembly may recommend the proposals to the Government for the next budget on a resolution moved by the Finance Minister after the conclusion of the discussion.]
[3][133-B. Post Budget Discussion.– (1) Notwithstanding anything contained in these rules, the Minister for Law and Parliamentary Affairs, in consultation with the Finance Minister, shall include, in the list of business, the general discussion on releases and utilization of budget, on quarterly basis.
(2) The general discussion mentioned in sub-rule (1) shall take place for at least two days during the session]
[1]Substituted for the words “Pre-Budget Discussion” vide Notification No. PAP/Legis-1(37)/2024/136; published in the Punjab Gazette (Extraordinary), dated 13 September 2024; pp 887-903.
[2]Substituted for the words “during the months of January to March each year” vide Notification No. PAP/Legis-1(37)/2024/136; published in the Punjab Gazette (Extraordinary), dated 13 September 2024; pp 887-903.
[3] New rule added vide Notification No. PAP/Legis-1(37)/2024/136; published in the Punjab Gazette (Extraordinary), dated 13 September 2024; pp 887-903.