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The Salary and Allowances of Leader of Opposition in Legislative Assembly Act, 1978

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This Act establishes the salary and allowances for the Leader of the Opposition in the Punjab Legislative Assembly. It defines the Leader of the Opposition as the recognized head of the largest opposition party. The legislation ensures this individual receives financial benefits comparable to a government Minister. These benefits include a monthly salary, tax-free perquisites, a rent-free government residence, travel allowances for official tours, and medical facilities for the Leader and their family. Additionally, the Leader is entitled to a monthly conveyance allowance or a state car, while ensuring they do not receive duplicate pay for their role as a Member of the Legislative Assembly.

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  1. 1. Short title and commencement
  2. 2. Definitions
  3. 3. Salary and allowances of Leader of Opposition.
  4. 3-A. Perquisites to be exclusive of income -tax.
  5. 4. Residence for Leader of Opposition.
  6. 5. Travelling and daily allowances to Leader of Opposition.
  7. 6. Medical and other facilities to Leader of Opposition.
  8. 7. Leader of Opposition not to draw salary or allowances as Member of Legislative Assembly.
  9. 8. Amenities to Leader of Opposition.
  10. 9. Notification respecting the date on which person became or ceased to be Leader of Opposition to be conclusive evidence thereof
  11. 10. Power to make rules.

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