New Delhi, June 27: With prices rising, lawmakers of the world’s largest democracy are seeking a better pay package.
A Parliamentary committee has recommended that the monthly salary of MPs be hiked from Rs 16,000 to Rs 80,001, a rupee more than a Secretary to the Union Government.
The matter is under the consideration of the Government.
Parliamentary Affairs Minister P K Bansal said the extent of hike in salary and allowances of MPs has not been decided.
“Nothing has been finalised. Everything is under discussion. Very soon, we will take it up with concerned ministries. We hope to take it to the Cabinet so as to introduce a bill in the coming session of Parliament” beginning next month, he said.
Bansal insisted that there was “nothing wrong” in Parliament amending the relevant Act periodically keeping in view the increased cost of living and other expenses.
–PTI