EXPLANATION:, For the purposes of this section, "a Minister" means a member of the Cabinet in the Council of Ministers.

Government Chief Whip not to draw any salary as a Member The Government Chief Whip shall not be entitled to receive any sum out of funds provided by the Assembly by way of salary and allowances to Members thereof:

Provided that if a Minister is designated as a Government Chief Whip, he shall not be entitled to any salary, allowances and other amenities specified in this Act and he shall be governed by the provisions of the Salaries and Allowances of Ministers (Manipur) Act, 1972 (Manipur Act No. 3 of 1972).