The Sikkim Parliamentary Secretaries (Appointment, Salaries, Allowances and Miscellaneous Provisions) Act, 2010
The Sikkim Parliamentary Secretaries (Appointment, Salaries, Allowances and Miscellaneous Provisions) Act, 2010
This law authorizes the Chief Minister of Sikkim to appoint state legislators as Parliamentary Secretaries to assist in managing government departments and executive business. It applies to appointed members of the Sikkim Legislative Assembly and establishes that Parliamentary Secretaries hold the rank, status, powers, and remuneration equal to a Minister of State. To ensure dedicated public service and prevent dual compensation, the legislation prohibits these officials from receiving standard legislative salaries while serving in this role and bars them from engaging in outside commercial trades, professions, or paid employment. This framework formalizes executive assistance within the state government while regulating public expenditure and ethical duties.
- 1. Short title, extent and commencement
- 2. Definitions
- 3. Appointment of Parliamentary Secretary
- 4. Rank, status, powers and functions of Parliamentary Secretary
- 5. Functions and duties of Parliamentary Secretary
- 6. Oath of office and Secrecy
- 7. Salary and allowances of Parliamentary Secretary
- 8. Parliamentary Secretary not to draw salary and allowances as Member
- 9. Parliamentary Secretary not to practice profession etc.
- 10. Residuary matters
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