Governor approves Bill to enhance legislators medical allowance, additional pension

JAMMU: After the Raj Bhavan sought clarifications from the State Government on the basis of enhancement, Governor N N Vohra on Friday has accorded assent to the Jammu and Kashmir State Legislature Members’ Pension (Amendment) Bill, 2018.

The Bill enhances the Medical Allowance of ex-Legislators from Rs 5000 to Rs10,000 per month and additional pension from Rs 1000 to Rs 2000 per month. The additional expenditure on account of the revised rates for Medical Allowances and additional pension shall be Rs 30,86,000 per annum.  (AGENCIES)

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