Section 55 of The Manipur Panchayati Raj Act, 1994 — Salary and allowances to the Adhyaksha and Up-Adhyaksha and other Members

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(1)The salary and allowances of the Adhyaksha and Up-Adhyaksha shall be such as may be prescribed.
(2)Every member of the Zilla Parishad other than the Adhyaksha and Up-Adhyaksha shall be entitled to receive, such sitting fee and allowances as may be prescribed.

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Summary

The Adhyaksha and Up-Adhyaksha receive a regular salary and allowances as determined by the state government.
Members of the Zilla Parishad who are not in the top leadership roles do not get a salary.
Regular members are instead paid a sitting fee and allowances for the meetings they attend.
The specific amounts for all these payments are set by rules made under the Act.

Practical examples

1Mrs. Laba, the Adhyaksha of Imphal West, receives a monthly salary of 10,000 rupees plus a travel allowance to visit rural projects.

2Mr. Ibobi is a regular member who attends three district planning meetings in June, and he receives a sitting fee for each of those three days.

FAQ

1. Does a regular member of a Zilla Parishad get a monthly paycheck under Section 55 of The Manipur Panchayati Raj Act, 1994?

No, under Section 55 of The Manipur Panchayati Raj Act, 1994, regular members receive sitting fees for meetings rather than a monthly salary.

2. Who decides the exact amount of the Adhyaksha's salary under Section 55 of The Manipur Panchayati Raj Act, 1994?

Under Section 55 of The Manipur Panchayati Raj Act, 1994, the State Government determines the salary and allowances through prescribed rules.

3. Are travel costs covered for Zilla Parishad members under Section 55 of the Manipur Panchayati Raj law?

Yes, Section 55 of the Manipur Panchayati Raj law allows for members to receive allowances, which typically include travel costs for official business.

Practice Quiz

Q1.Under Section 55 of The Manipur Panchayati Raj Act, 1994, what type of payment do the Adhyaksha and Up-Adhyaksha receive?

Q2.According to Section 55 of The Manipur Panchayati Raj Act, 1994, how is a regular member compensated for attending a meeting?

Q3.Under Section 55 of The Manipur Panchayati Raj Act, 1994, where do the rules for these payments come from?

Q4.Under Section 54 and Section 55 of The Manipur Panchayati Raj Act, 1994, who among the following receives a salary?

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