‘One MLA, One Pension’ Scheme Approved By Punjab Govt: CM Bhagwant Mann

Chandigarh: In a significant move, Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Saturday announced that they have passed the One MLA – One Pension” Bill by the state legislature.

Governor Banwarilal Purohit has given his assent to the “One MLA – One Pension” Bill, which was passed by the state legislature in June this year. The Punjab Assembly passed the Punjab State Legislature Members (Pension and Medical Facilities Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2022 on June 30. It was a key promise of the ruling AAP which stormed to power in the state which is facing a substantial debt.

“I am very happy to inform Punjabis that Hon’ble Governor has approved the “One MLA-One Pension” bill…Govt has issued a notification. This will save a lot of tax for the public,” Mann tweeted.

According to the provisions of the new law, an MLA will be given a pension only for one term, no matter how many times the leader has been elected. The state government aims to save several crores of rupees annually through the move.

Earlier, as per the rule, if an MLA won the election three times, his pension would also increase accordingly. A three-time MLA would get thrice the amount compared to a first-timer. The allowances and perks for legislators are mentioned in the state gazette.