Ministry : Lok Sabha Secretariat (Not Applicable)

Part I-Section 1

Subject : Extra Ordinary

Overview [Extraordinary Gazette of India: Lok Sabha Allowance Direction Amendment]

This is an extraordinary edition of the Government Gazette of India publishing a critical administrative direction from the Lok Sabha Secretariat regarding the revised rules for Members of Parliament's daily allowance, effective immediately.

Key Points

• Amended Rule 1A: Introduces a strict biometric/electronic signing requirement for MPs to claim daily attendance allowance.
• Mandatory Registration: MPs must sign a physical or e-register on all active session days to qualify for the allowance.
• No Retroactive Payments: Failure to sign the register forfeits the allowance for the entire session, with no exceptions for holidays.
• Verification Technology: Allows the use of biometric or other approved electronic means to validate attendance.
• Official Publication: Issued by the Lok Sabha Secretariat under the authority of the Speaker, Controller of Publications.

Summary

The Gazette notifies a significant administrative tightening in the accountability of Lok Sabha members by mandating verified attendance through electronic or biometric signatures to claim daily allowances. This change aims to reduce fraud and ensure that only actively participating members receive public funds, with immediate effect for the current parliamentary session.