MP Salaries and Allowances Increased – New Government Notification Released
The central government has announced a salary hike for Members of Parliament (MPs), along with revised allowances and pensions. The Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs issued a Gazette Notification on Monday, confirming that the new salary structure will be effective from April 1, 2023.
Revised Salary & Allowances for MPs:
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MP Salary: Increased from ₹1,00,000 to ₹1,24,000 per month.
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Daily Allowance: Raised from ₹2,000 to ₹2,500.
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Ex-MPs Pension: Increased from ₹25,000 to ₹31,000 per month.
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Additional Pension: For every additional year after 5 years of service, the pension rises from ₹2,000 to ₹2,500.
This salary revision comes during the ongoing Parliament Budget Session. The last revision was in April 2018, when MPs' salaries were adjusted considering inflation and cost of living.
Additional Perks & Benefits for MPs:
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MPs receive ₹70,000 per month as a constituency allowance for office expenses and voter interactions.
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₹60,000 per month for office maintenance.
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Daily session allowance of ₹2,000, which is now increased.
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MPs are entitled to free domestic air travel (34 trips per year) for themselves and their family members.
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First-class rail travel is unlimited, and they can claim mileage allowance for road travel.
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Free electricity (50,000 units per year) and 4,000 kiloliters of water.
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Government housing in Delhi for the entire five-year tenure, including hostels, apartments, or bungalows based on seniority.
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Those who opt-out of official housing receive monthly rent allowances.
This revised salary and perks package aims to compensate MPs fairly while maintaining financial accountability. Stay tuned for more updates!
