The Salary and Allowances of Leaders of Opposition in Parliament Act, 1977
The Salary and Allowances of Leaders of Opposition in Parliament Act, 1977 regulates the salaries and allowances of Leaders of Opposition in the Parliament.
Summary
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.
Table of Contents
| # | Section | Link |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Section 1: Short Title And Commencement | Open |
| 2 | Section 2: Definition | Open |
| 3 | Section 3: Salary, And Daily, Constituency And Sumptuary Allowances | Open |
| 4 | Section 4: Residence For Leaders Of Opposition | Open |
| 5 | Section 5: Travelling And Daily Allowances To Leaders Of Opposition | Open |
| 6 | Section 6: Medical Treatment, Etc, To Leaders Of Opposition | Open |
| 7 | Section 7: Leaders Of Opposition Not To Draw Salary Or Allowances As Members Of Parliament | Open |
| 8 | Section 8: Amenities To Leaders Of Opposition | Open |
| 9 | Section 8A: Advance To Leader Of Opposition For Purchase Of Motor Car | Open |
| 10 | Section 9: Notification Respecting The Date On Which Persons Became Or Ceased To Be Leaders Of Opposition To Be Conclusive Evidence Thereof | Open |
| 11 | Section 9A: Exemption From Liability To Pay Income-Tax On Certain Perquisites Received By A Leader Of The Opposition | Open |
| 12 | Section 10: Power To Make Rule | Open |
| 13 | Section 11: [Repealed] | Open |
| 14 | Section 12: [Repealed] | Open |