The Legislative Assembly of Meghalaya (Members' Family and Pension) Act, 2002

1. (1) This Act may be called the Legislative Assembly of Meghalaya (Member’s Family Pension) Act, 2002.
2. (2) It shall come into force at once.

In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires:-

1. (a) “Act” means the Legislative Assembly of Meghalaya (Members Family Pension) Act, 2002;
2. (b) “Family means”
   • (i) Wife in the case of a male member.
   • (ii) Husband in the case of a Female member.
   • (iii) Minor sons including Steps sons and adopted sons of the member. (iv)Unmarried minor daughters including Step daughters and adopted daughters of the member.
3. (c) “Family Pension” means family pension admissible under section 3;
4. (d) “Member” means a member of the Legislative Assembly who is in receipt of or entitled to pension under the Legislative Assembly of Meghalaya (Member’s Pension) Act, 1977;

A member who is in receipt of or entitled to pension under the Legislative Assembly of Meghalaya (Members’ Pension) Act, 1977 shall after his/her death a family pension at the rate of 50 of such pension received by such member before his/her death shall be paid to the members of the family of such member. Explanation: - “Pension” does not include Medical Allowance of member for the purpose of this Act.