Government Increases Salaries, Allowances, and Pensions for MPs
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Synopsis
The Central Government has raised the salaries, allowances, and pensions of MPs starting April 1, 2023. The monthly salary for Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha members is now Rs 1.24 lakh, with daily allowances and pensions also seeing significant increases.
Key Takeaways
- MP salaries raised to Rs 1.24 lakh per month.
- Daily allowance increased to Rs 2,500.
- Pension for former MPs raised to Rs 31,000.
- Additional pension per year of service increased to Rs 2,500.
- Housing and accommodation provided rent-free in New Delhi.
New Delhi, March 24 (NationPress) The Central Government has officially raised the salaries, allowances, and pensions of Members of Parliament, effective from April 1, 2023, as per a gazette notification released by the Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs on Monday.
The monthly salary for both Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha members has been elevated to Rs 1.24 lakh from the current Rs 1 lakh, while the daily allowance has increased to Rs 2,500 from the previous Rs 2,000, according to the notification.
The pension for former MPs has also seen a rise to Rs 31,000 per month, up from Rs 25,000, as stated in the notification.
Furthermore, the additional pension for every year of service beyond five years has been adjusted to Rs 2,500 from Rs 2,000.
This adjustment in salaries, allowances, and pensions for MPs occurs during the ongoing budget session of Parliament. The last revision for the salary and allowances of current and former MPs was made in April 2018.
The base salary for an MP set in 2018 was Rs 1,00,000 per month, aimed at aligning their pay with inflation rates and the increasing cost of living.
According to the 2018 adjustments, MPs were entitled to a constituency allowance of Rs 70,000 to cover expenses related to maintaining their offices and engaging with voters in their districts. In addition, they received Rs 60,000 monthly as an office allowance and Rs 2,000 as a daily allowance during Parliamentary sessions. These allowances will also see an increase.
Moreover, MPs receive an annual allowance for phone and internet usage. They are granted 34 free domestic flights each year for personal and professional travel, along with first-class train travel whenever necessary. They can also claim mileage when using road transportation. MPs benefit from 50,000 free units of electricity and 4,000 kilolitres of water annually.
The government also caters to their housing needs. During their five-year term, MPs are provided with rent-free housing in New Delhi, which may include hostel rooms, apartments, or bungalows based on their rank. Those choosing not to use the official accommodations can apply for a monthly housing allowance.
