Salaries and allowances of members
Article 195 — Salaries and allowances of members
Legislative Assembly and the Legislative Council of a State shall be entitled to receive such salaries and allowances as may from time to time be determined, by the Legislature of the State by law and, until provision in that respect is so made, salaries and allowances at such rates and upon such conditions as were immediately before the commencement of this Constitution applicable in the case of members of the Legislative Assembly of the corresponding Province. Legislative Procedure
Plain English Summary
This article states that the State Legislative Assembly and Council have the right to receive salaries and allowances. The specific amount and conditions for these payments are decided by the State Legislature through a law made by them. Until a new law is passed, the old rules from before the Constitution came into effect apply.
Key Points
- State legislative bodies (Assembly and Council) are entitled to salaries and allowances.
- The amount and terms of these payments must be determined by a law made by the State Legislature.
- Until a specific law is made, the previous salary and allowance rules apply.
Why It Matters
This article establishes the constitutional basis for paying members of state legislatures, ensuring they receive necessary remuneration as per state-level laws.
Landmark Judgements
No major landmark judgements.