Residence for the Deputy Government Chief Whip

The Deputy Government Chief Whip shall be entitled to a duly maintained, free and furnished residence throughout his term of office and for a period of fifteen days following the expiry of his tenure as the Deputy Government Chief Whip: and so long as such residence is not provided for his occupation, he shall be entitled to a hired residence for which rental charges shall not be more than six thousand rupees per mensem. EXPLANATION:- For the purposes of this section,

1. (a) “residence” shall include the staff quarters and other premises including garden and garage appurtenant thereto.
2. (b) “maintenance” in relation to a residence includes,
   • (i) provisions of electricity and water;
   • (ii) provisions of telephone with local charges free up to the extent of three thousand rupees per mensem.
   • (iii) payment of local rates and taxes.