CHANDIGARH : Punjab chief minister Bhagwant Mann has introduced that former MLAs within the state would now get pension for one time period solely and household allowances of MLAs would even be lowered in order that the cash saved may be spent for the welfare of the individuals.
Until now former MLAs in Punjab used to get separate pension for his or her every time period served placing enormous monetary burden on the state exchequer. Mann introduced by means of a video message on Friday, “Former MLAs in Punjab, even when they've gained twice, 5 occasions or 10 occasions, they are going to now get pension for one time period solely. ”
Mann stated politicians contest elections on the title of ‘sewa’ (service) and pointing in direction of the Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD), he stated some even say ‘Raj Nahi, Sewa’ (service, not rule). Many legislators who gained thrice, 4 occasions or 5 occasions after which after dropping the elections or after not getting tickets to contest elections, get
lakhs of rupees in pension per thirty days, he added.
The chief minister elaborated that some former MLAs get pension of Rs 3. 50 lakh per thirty days, some Rs 4. 50 lakh per thirty days and a few Rs 5. 25 lakh per thirty days which places a fiscal burden of crore of rupees on the Punjab exchequer. The chief minister added that full particulars about this choice will likely be launched within the coming days.
First time period pension of a former MLA in Punjab involves Rs 75,150 per thirty days and she or he is entitled to Rs 50,100 per thirty days pension for every subsequent time period. As many as 325 former MLAs in Punjab are drawing pension. AAP Punjab joint secretary Sunny Ahluwalia claimed on Friday that the choice would save the state authorities almost Rs 80 crore in subsequent 5 years, which might be spent for public welfare.
To implement this choice, the AAP authorities should perform an modification in The Punjab State Legislature Members (Pension and Medical Services Regulation) Act, 1977, and the state legislative meeting’s funds session is prone to be held in June. In case the state authorities desires to implement this choice earlier, it must comply with the ordinance route.