The Leaders of Opposition in Maharashtra Legislature Salaries and Allowances Act, 1978
The Leaders of Opposition in Maharashtra Legislature Salaries and Allowances Act, 1978
This law regulates the salaries, allowances, and official perks of the recognized Leaders of the Opposition in both chambers of the Maharashtra State Legislature. Applying directly to these key opposition figures, it grants them a salary equivalent to the state's Chief Secretary, alongside rent-free housing, travel allowances, free medical care, and dedicated staff. This act matters because it institutionalizes the vital democratic role of the political opposition. By providing formal resources and legal protections, it ensures these leaders can effectively hold the ruling government accountable, representing public scrutiny and maintaining a balanced, functional democracy in the state of Maharashtra.
- 1. Short title and commencement.
- 2. Definition.
- 3. Salary of Leaders of Opposition.
- 3A. Deleted.
- 4. Residence of Leaders of Opposition.
- 4A. Sumptuary allowance to Leaders of Opposition.
- 5. Conveyances for Leaders of Opposition.
- 6. Travelling and daily allowances and residential accommodation at places other than headquarters.
- 7. Free transit by railway and steamer.
- 8. Medical attendance.
- 9. Telephone facilities.
- 10. Secretarial facilities.
- 10A. Facility of a personal assistant and a computer assistant.
- 11. Leaders of Opposition not to draw salary and allowances, etc. as members of State Legislature.
- 12. Leaders of Opposition not disqualified.
- 13. Power of State Government to make rules and orders.
- 14. Amendment of Bom. XLIX of 1956.
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