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Suvendu Sarkar rolls out Diwali bonanza for Bengal babus, hikes IAS allowances by 50%
The Suvendu Adhikari-led West Bengal government has announced a range of benefits for its IAS officers, including a 50% hike in monthly sumptuary allowances for senior officials, education loans of up to Rs 50 lakh for children's studies in India and abroad, and expanded foreign travel benefits under LTC. The package also includes housing, electricity and post-retirement benefits, along with allowances for official work-related expenses.
Delhi HC pauses judges’ ITR processing amid tax exemption row
The Delhi High Court has halted the processing of judges' income tax returns. This action stems from a dispute over certain allowance exemptions under new tax rules. The court directed private secretaries to submit necessary details to tax authorities. It also ordered that any demand raised shall remain in abeyance. The petition argues the tax department's stance interferes with judicial independence.
Rs 1,102 crore allocated in Budget for ministers' salaries, entertainment of state guests, ex-governors
The Union Budget 2026-27 earmarks Rs 1,102 crore for key government offices. This includes substantial funds for the Council of Ministers, the Prime Minister's Office, and the Cabinet Secretariat. Hospitality and entertainment for state guests also receive an allocation. The National Security Council Secretariat and the Principal Scientific Advisor's office see budgetary provisions.
Budget allots Rs 1,024.30 cr for ministers' salaries, entertainment of state guests, ex-governors
The Union Budget 2025-26 has allocated Rs 1,024.30 crore for the expenses of the Council of Ministers, the Cabinet Secretariat, the Prime Minister's Office, and hospitality for state guests. This includes Rs 619.04 crore for council ministers' expenses and Rs 70.91 crore for PMO administrative costs.
Rs 1,248.91 cr for salaries of Union ministers, entertainment of State guests, ex-governors
The 2024-25 Union Budget, announced by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, allocates Rs 1,248.91 crore. This budget includes Rs 828.36 crore for the Council of Ministers and VVIP flights, Rs 202.10 crore for the National Security Council Secretariat, and Rs 72.11 crore for the Principal Scientific Advisor's Office. Also included are Rs 75.24 crore for the Cabinet Secretariat, Rs 65.
Interim Budget: Rs 1249 crore for salaries of union ministers, entertainment of guests, ex-governors
Interim Budget: The interim budget 2024-25 allocated a total of Rs 1,248.91 crore for expenses incurred by the council of ministers, cabinet secretariat, prime minister's office and other expenses, which is lower than the previous budget of Rs 1803.01 crore. Specifically, Rs 832.81 crore is allocated for the expenses of the council of ministers, while Rs 200 crore is allocated for the National Security Council Secretariat.
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SC Judges vs CEC: An issue of status, a problem of privilege
The Indian government is seeking to align the salaries and benefits of constitutional and statutory bodies, such as the Election Commission (EC), with those of the executive branch rather than the judiciary. The move comes in response to the Supreme Court's decision to extend improved perks to its judges, which has caused problems of privilege for other constitutional offices. The government aims to clarify these issues through an amendment to the EC bill, stating that salaries and conditions of service will be aligned with those of the Cabinet Secretary.
Delhi legislators get 66 per cent hike in pay. This is what they will draw now
According to the notification, an MLA who used to draw a total monthly pay of Rs 54,000 will now get Rs 90,000.
CEC Rajiv Kumar, EC Anup Chandra Pandey voluntarily give up perks as part of austerity measure
After assuming the charge as the Chief Election Commissioner last week, Rajiv Kumar on Friday held the first meeting of the Election Commission, along with fellow Election Commissioner Anup Chandra Pandey. At present, there is one vacancy in the poll panel which had been a three-member body since October 1993.
Karnataka assembly passes bills to hike salary of CM, Ministers and legislators
The Karnataka Legislative Assembly has passed bills enhancing salaries and allowances of Chief Minister, Ministers and legislators. The bill on Ministers salaries and allowances proposes to increase the salary of the Chief Minister from Rs 50,000 to Rs 75,000 per month, salary of Ministers from Rs 40,000 to Rs 60,000, and sumptuary allowance for both will be increased from Rs three lakh to Rs 4.50 lakh per annum.
Rs 1,711 crore earmarked for union cabinet, ministers salaries, travel, sumptuary
The provision is for expenditure on salaries, sumptuary and other allowances and travel by cabinet ministers, ministers of state and former prime ministers. This also includes provision for special extra session flight operations for VVIPs.
J&K admin announces austerity measures to promote fiscal discipline
Financial Commissioner (additional chief secretary) in the Finance Department Atal Dulloo issued the guidelines in a three-page order addressed to government departments and autonomous bodies funded by the government and asked the administrative secretaries to ensure compliance with the measures.
Taxing allowances: Election Commission may ask Centre to reconsider proposal
ET has learnt that the grounds that the Election Commission of India may raise are likely to be based on Article 324(5) of the Constitution that states that “the conditions of service of the Chief Election Commissioner shall not be varied to his disadvantage after his appointment”.
Salary of Lieutenant Governors hiked from Rs 80,000 to Rs 2,25,000
The Union Cabinet has given its nod for the revision of salary and allowances of Lieutenant Governors of Union Territories and it will be on a par with that of the secretary to the government of India.
29 per cent cut in Cabinet ministers' travelling, other allowances
An outlay of Rs 295.81 cr has been made for the council of ministers to meet expenditure on salaries, sumptuary and other allowances and travel by Cabinet ministers, ministers of state and ex-PMs.
Supreme Court, High Court judges get around 200 per cent salary hike
The judges of the Supreme Court and chief justices of high courts will draw a monthly salary of Rs 2.50 lakh, up from the current Rs 90,000, according to the Act notified by the law ministry.
Lok Sabha passes bill to hike salaries of Supreme Court, High Court judges
Once the bill is cleared by Parliament and becomes a law, the Chief Justice of India will get a monthly salary of Rs 2.80 lakh from the present Rs one lakh.
Lok Sabha takes up bill to hike salaries of judges of SC, HCs
Law Minister said the bill was aimed at enhancing remuneration aligning them with the recommendations of the 7th Pay Commission and would come into force from January 1, 2016.
When the government tells you what to eat
Some legal scholars have suggested that sumptuary laws are the origins of trademark protection: by limiting access under law you increase value.
Haryana MLAs get hefty hike in salary, allowances
As per the Bill, keeping in view the rise in cost of living, it was proposed to increase salary of MLAs from Rs 30,000 per month to Rs 40,000 per month.
54 per cent cut in Union Ministers' travel budget
The travel and other expenses of Union Ministers have been slashed by a whopping 54 per cent in the 2016-17 budget presented today.
New Moolah Route: Karnataka MLAs help themselves with a 55% hike
All elected representatives in Karnataka's legislature have gifted themselves a hike of 55% plus additional hikes in reimbursements that cannot be quantified.
Hefty salary hike for Karnataka MLAs
Karnataka legislators gave themselves a hefty hike in salaries and allowances with the Chief Minister's monthly salary set to jump from Rs 30,000 to Rs 50,000.
Budget 2014: 15.6% hike in allocation of expenses for Cabinet
For sumptuary and other allowances of Cabinet Ministers and Ministers of State, a provision of Rs 11 crore has been made.
Budget 2013: Rs 270.05 cr for Union Ministers' travel; Rs5.8 cr for salaries
The govt has earmarked Rs 270.05 crore for the tour expenses of Union Ministers in the General Budget 2013-14.
Karnataka CM's pay to zoom 150%, ministers to get double
Karnataka's netas are giving themselves a Ugadi bonanza. Before winding up the ongoing legislature session, chief minister B S Yeddyurappa, his cabinet and the legislators can expect a hefty salary raise.
Three cheers: Judges get 300% pay hike
Judges in the supreme court and high courts will now draw salaries almost three times higher than their present levels.
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