The Salary and Allowances of Leaders of Opposition in Parliament Act, 1977

The Salary and Allowances of Leaders of Opposition in Parliament Act, 1977 was enacted to provide for the payment of salaries and allowances to the Leaders of Opposition in the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha. The Act defines the term 'Leader of Opposition', the conditions for eligibility, and the manner of payment of salary, allowances, and other facilities to them. It also specifies the procedure for calculation and revision of salary and allowances. The Act is aimed at providing financial and other assistance to the Leaders of Opposition to perform their parliamentary duties and to ensure the smooth functioning of the Parliament.