Bare Act
The Meghalaya (Ministers Salaries and Allowances) Act, 1972
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This Act establishes the financial framework for the Chief Minister, other Ministers, and Ministers of State in Meghalaya by setting their specific monthly salaries and providing allowances for housing, conveyance, travel, and medical care. It ensures these officials are properly compensated for their public service while prohibiting them from practicing private professions or receiving dual salaries during their term. The legislation also grants former ministers temporary use of government residences and vehicles for a short period after they leave office, ensuring a smooth transition and maintaining the dignity of their former positions.
- 1. Short title, extent and commencement
- 2. Salaries of the Chief Minister, other Ministers and Ministers of State
- 3. Residential accommodation of the Chief Minister, other Minister and Ministers of State.
- 4. Allowance in lieu of residential accommodation in certain cases
- 5. Conveyances for the Chief Minister, other Ministers and Ministers of State.
- 6. Prohibition against practising any profession or drawing salary as Member during tenure of office as Minister.
- 7. Use of residence and conveyance after relinquishing office
- 8. Travelling and Daily allowance.
- 9. Medical treatment and benefits.
- 10. Power to make rules
- 11. Repeal of the Meghalaya State Ordinance 3 1972
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