The Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly (Speaker's Emoluments) Act, 1956

1. (1) This Act may be called the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly (Speaker’s Emoluments) Act, 1956. 1[(2) It shall come into force on such date as the Government may, by notification in the 2[Official Gazette], appoint in this behalf.

In this Act,—

1. (a) “house” includes the staff quarters and other buildings appurtenant thereof ;
2. (b) “maintenance” in relation to a house shall include the payment of local rates and taxes and charges for electricity and water.

3[3. Salary and Allowances of the Speaker.––The Speaker shall be entitled to the salary, allowances and advances as are payable to a Minister under the Jammu and Kashmir Ministers and Ministers of State Salaries Act, 1956 and the rule made thereunder].