The government modified the payment systems for MP salaries and daily allowances together with pension benefits as a response to economic changes. The updated salary structure accounts for increased living expenses and price rise trends. Since 2014 officials revised these incomxes for the first time and they now match new governmental pay scale modifications.
Updated Salary And Pension Structure
The Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs has published updated details about MP compensation and pensions which contain the following aspects.
| Component | Previous Amount | Revised Amount |
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| Monthly Salary | ₹1,00,000 | ₹1,24,000 |
| Daily Allowance | ₹2,000 per day | ₹2,500 per day |
| Pension for Former MPs | ₹25,000 per month | ₹31,000 per month |
| Additional Pension (for each year served beyond five years) | ₹2,000 per month | ₹2,500 per month |
The Income Tax Act, 1 of 961 includes the Cost Inflation Index to restructure salaries by keeping them related to actual market values.
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Reason For The Revision
The salary and pension revision for MPs has been introduced to keep up with inflation and ensure fair compensation. This update aligns parliamentary pay with broader government salary revisions, supporting financial stability for both current and former MPs.
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The government needs to evaluate how inflation changes the earnings of Members of Parliament.
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The compensation system must maintain fairness that matches current rates in public sector pay adjustments.
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Former MPs receive enhanced financial assurance because their pension appears after salary adjustments.
Multiple state authorities have adjusted wages for their legislative bodies. The central-level revision implements salary modifications that parallel adjustments given to government employees in all sectors.
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Public And Industry Reactions
Workers across the legislative sector are debating the need for periodic pay increases for their positions. The periodic evaluation of MP compensation should rely on predetermined inflation-based calculations so legislators and the public both know how future pay updates will be determined.
People support implementing both public monitoring systems and linked performance-based rewards to guarantee MP compensation reflects their duties. The planned reform design will incorporate elevated expenses for parliamentary governance and administrative tasks executed by members of parliament.
Conclusion
Parliamentary wages along with pension benefits received a 24% increase too reflecting current economic realities. The modification takes into account both rising prices along with responsible budgeting practices and administrative tasks. The processes for structured review maintain both timeliness with government pay adjustments and security for retired Members through enhanced pension benefits.
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