Delhi legislators have gotten a hike of nearly 67% in salary and allowances, according to reports.
The pay of the chief minister and ministers, speaker, deputy speaker, the chief whip, and leader of the opposition have been increased from the ₹72,000 to ₹170,000 per month. The salary and allowances of MLAs have been increased from ₹54,000 to ₹90,000 per month.
Delhi MLAs got a pay hike after 12 years, with the last revision in 2011.
The hike came into effect from 14 February when the President gave her assent, and a government notification was issued on 9 March. The development hit headlines on 13 March.
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