A few days after the State Government’s announcement to implement the 7th Pay Commission recommendations for Government employees and pensioners, the State Cabinet on Wednesday nodded a proposal to hike the salaries and perks of the MlAs.
The Cabinet which met under the chairmanship of Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik approved a proposal in this context, according to sources.
As per the decision, the Chief Minister would now draw Rs 98,000 per month towards salary and allowances.
Accordingly, the Assembly Speaker is now entitled to an allowance of Rs 97,500, the Deputy Speaker, Rs 95,000, the leader of Opposition, Rs 97,000, the Cabinet rank Ministers, Rs 97,500, the State rank Ministers,Rs 95,000, the Government Chief Whip, Rs 97,000 and the Deputy Government Chief Whip would draw Rs 93,000 towards salary and allowances per month.
MlAs will now draw Rs 93,000 towards salary and allowances per month.
Earlier on the day, MlAs irrespective of party line had met the Chief Minister and drew his attention to the need of a hike in their salary, allowances, besides an augmentation of MlAlAD funds from Rs 1 crore to Rs 2 crore per annum.