The Karnataka Ministers Salaries and Allowances Act, 1956
The Karnataka Ministers Salaries and Allowances Act, 1956
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This Act establishes the financial framework for the Chief Minister and other Ministers in the state of Karnataka. It sets specific monthly salaries and annual allowances for these top officials, including a sumptuary allowance. The law also governs the provision of official residences, typically in Bangalore, and details conveyance allowances for motor cars. Furthermore, it outlines the charges payable by Ministers for the use of government-provided facilities and the recovery of expenses for official travel. By standardizing these benefits, the Act ensures transparency and proper remuneration for the state's executive leadership.
- 0. Preamble
- 1. Short title and commencement
- 2. Definitions
- 3. Salaries of Chief Minister and Ministers
- 4. Residences of Ministers
- 5. Conveyances for Ministers
- 6. Charges payable by the Minister and the Government
- 6A. Salaries of Ministers of State
- 6B. Residences of Ministers of State.
- 6C. Conveyance for Ministers of State
- 6D. Charges payable by the Minister of State and the Government
- 7. Salaries of Deputy Ministers
- 8. Residences of Deputy Ministers
- 9. Conveyance for Deputy Ministers
- 9A. Use of helicopter and aircraft by Ministers etc
- 9B. Insertion of new section 9B
- 10. Charges payable by the Deputy Minister and the Government
- 10A. State Government to bear electricity and water charges in certain other cases
- 10B. Deductions in respect of house rent etc
- 11. Travelling Allowances of a Minister, a Minister of State or a Deputy Minister on assuming or relinquishing office
- 12. Travelling and other allowances on tours
- 13. Medical attendance
- 14. Ministers, Ministers of State and Deputy Ministers not to practise profession, etc.
- 15. Power to make rules
- 16. Repeal of Karnataka Ordinance No. 2 of 1956 and savings
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