Ministry : Lok Sabha Secretariat (Not Applicable)

Part II-Section 3-Sub-Section (i)

Subject : Extra Ordinary

Overview [Gazette of India: Extraordinary, Part II]

This is the official publication of key parliamentary and constituency-related financial notifications, detailing revised allowances and expense ceilings for Members of Parliament (MPs) effective from April 1, 2023.

Key Points

• Constituency Allowance for MPs increased from ₹70,000 to ₹87,000 per month.
• Office Expense Allowance revised: Computer-literate MPs now receive ₹50,000 (up from ₹40,000); stationary items increased to ₹25,000 (from ₹20,000).
• Housing and Telephone Facilities: Monetary ceiling for durable furniture raised to ₹1,00,000 (one-time), non-durable to ₹25,000.
• All adjustments are based on the Cost Inflation Index (CII) with effect from April 1, 2023.
• Notifications issued under the Salary, Allowances and Pension of Members of Parliament Act, 1954.

Summary

The gazette notifies upward revision of MP allowances and expense ceilings linked to inflation, covering constituency allowance, office expenses, and housing/telephone furniture limits, with changes taking effect from April 1, 2023. This adjustment impacts parliamentary budget allocations and member benefits.