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Ministers' sumptuary allowance cut 30% for one year
This Bill amends the Salaries and Allowances of Ministers Act, 1952, to reduce the sumptuary allowance payable to Ministers by 30% for one year starting April 1, 2020.
The reduction is intended to raise resources to manage the economic and health impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Who it concerns: Ministers of the Government of India, including the Prime Minister, Cabinet Ministers, Ministers of State, and Deputy Ministers.
What the bill does
- Reduces the sumptuary allowance for each Minister by 30%.
- The reduction applies for a period of one year commencing from April 1, 2020.
- Repeals the Salaries and Allowances of Ministers (Amendment) Ordinance, 2020.
- Deems actions taken under the repealed Ordinance to have been taken under this Act.
Also in the document
- The Bill is deemed to have come into force on April 9, 2020.
- It replaces an Ordinance promulgated on April 9, 2020, when Parliament was not in session.
Where this bill is now: Became law (Act)
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Parliament of India — Bills (Lok Sabha & Rajya Sabha)
Bill / law · Ref. XXVIII · 14 Sep 2020
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