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The Salaries and Allowances of Chief Whip in Punjab Legislative Assembly Act, 2023

The Salaries and Allowances of Chief Whip in Punjab Legislative Assembly Act, 2023

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This Act provides the Chief Whip of the Punjab Legislative Assembly with the same financial benefits, housing, and travel allowances as a Cabinet Minister. It grants the Chief Whip the rank of a Cabinet Minister and ensures they receive government housing, medical facilities, and office support. The law also clarifies that the Chief Whip cannot receive a separate salary as an ordinary MLA and exempts them from discretionary grants and state-funded income tax liabilities. Finally, it establishes that official notifications regarding the Chief Whip's status are legally conclusive evidence of their appointment.

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Part I GOVERNMENT OF PUNJAB DEPARTMENT OF LEGAL AND LEGISLATIVE AFFAIRS, PUNJAB NOTIFICATION

  1. 2Definitions.
  2. 3Salary, sumptuary allowance and compensatory allowance.
  3. 4Rent free Government house at the State headquarter or the house rent allowance and other allowances.
  4. 6Travelling and daily allowance to Chief Whip.
  5. 7Medical and other facilities to Chief Whip.
  6. 8Travelling concession.
  7. 9Constituency, secretarial and postal facilities allowance.
  8. 10Chief Whip not to draw salary or allowances as Member of Legislative Assembly.
  9. 11Amenities to Chief Whip.
  10. 12Rank of a Cabinet Minister.
  11. 13Notification respecting the date on which any person became or ceased to be Chief Whip to be conclusive evidence thereof.

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