The Salary, Allowances and Pension of Members of Parliament Act, 1954
This act regulates the salaries, allowances, and pensions of Members of Parliament in India.
Summary
The Salary, Allowances and Pension of Members of Parliament Act, 1954, provides for the payment of salaries, allowances, and pensions to the Members of Parliament in India. The Act lays down the rules and regulations regarding the determination of salaries, allowances, and pensions of MPs. It also outlines the conditions under which a member may forfeit or lose their salary or allowances. The Act also contains provisions for the payment of pensions to MPs and their dependents. It specifies the eligibility criteria, the amount of pension, and the conditions for the grant of pension. The Act has been amended several times to keep up with the changing times and the demands of the MPs.
Table of Contents
| # | Section | Link |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Section 1: Short Title And Commencement | Open |
| 2 | Section 2: Definitions | Open |
| 3 | Section 3: Salaries And Daily Allowances | Open |
| 4 | Section 4: Travelling Allowances | Open |
| 5 | Section 5: Travelling Allowances For Intermediate Journeys | Open |
| 6 | Section 5A: Transit Accommodation | Open |
| 7 | Section 6: Free Transit By Railway | Open |
| 8 | Section 6A: Free Transit By Steamer | Open |
| 9 | Section 6Aa: Special Facility To Members From Ladakh | Open |
| 10 | Section 6B: Travel Facilities To Members | Open |
| 11 | Section 6C: Air Travel Facilities In Certain Circumstances | Open |
| 12 | Section 6D: Special Facilities To Blind And Physically Incapacitated Members | Open |
| 13 | Section 7: Allowances During Short Intervals Between The Termination Of One Session And The Commencement Of Another Session, Etc | Open |
| 14 | Section 8: Constituency Allowance And Amenities | Open |
| 15 | Section 8A: Pension | Open |