The Salaries and Allowances of Ministers (Amendment) Bill, 2020
Where this law is right now
🏛️ Became law (Act)
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What does this law do?
This law reduces the sumptuary allowance for all ministers by 30% for one year starting April 1, 2020, to address financial challenges caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Who it affects
Ministers of the Government of India
Key provisions
- Reduces sumptuary allowance for ministers by 30% for one year from April 1, 2020
- Applies to all ministers including Prime Minister, Cabinet Ministers, Ministers of State, and Deputy Ministers
- Repeals the Salaries and Allowances of Ministers (Amendment) Ordinance, 2020
- Ordinance provisions deemed valid under this Act
Points worth noting
- This is a temporary measure related to the COVID-19 pandemic
- The law was introduced as a Bill to replace an Ordinance issued on April 9, 2020
- The law came into force on April 9, 2020
| Source body | Parliament of India — Bills (Lok Sabha & Rajya Sabha) |
| Reference number | XXVIII |
| Status | closed (section: bill) |
| Year | 2020 |
| Closing date | — |
| Documents | 2 |
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