Section 6C of The Salary, Allowances and Pension of Members of Parliament Act, 1954
Air travel facilities in certain circumstances.
1[6C. Air travel facilities in certain circumstances.--Without prejudice to the other provisions of this Act, where during any part of a year the usual place of residence of a member in his constituency is inaccessible to or from any place outside his constituency by road. rail or steamer due to climatic conditions, but there is air service between any place in his constituency, and the nearest place, having rail service, outside his constituency, such member shall be entitled to travel to and from by air from the nearest place in his constituency where there is air service to such place having rail service: Provided that where the nearest place having air service is outside his constituency, such member shall be entitled to travel to and from by air only from such place to the nearest place having rail service.]
Summary
- This provision applies when a member's usual home in their constituency is cut off by weather.
- It triggers when the home is inaccessible by road, rail, or steamer due to climatic conditions.
- The member must be able to use an air service from a place inside their constituency.
- The member is allowed to fly from that place to the nearest location outside the constituency that has a rail service.
- If the nearest airport is actually outside the constituency, the member can fly from that airport to the nearest place with rail service.
- These air travel facilities are provided in addition to other travel benefits in the Act.
Practical examples
FAQ
1. Can I use this air travel facility at any time?
No, Section 6C only allows it when your usual home is inaccessible by road, rail, or steamer because of the weather.
2. Does this air trip count toward my limit of 34 flights per year?
No, Section 6C says these facilities are "without prejudice to the other provisions," meaning they are extra and separate from your standard flight quota.
3. Where am I allowed to fly under this rule?
You can fly from the nearest place in your constituency with air service to the nearest place outside your constituency that has rail service.
4. What if the only airport near my home is just outside my constituency boundary?
The law handles this. You can fly from that nearby airport to the nearest place with a rail service.
Test yourself
1.Under Section 6C of The Salary, Allowances and Pension of Members of Parliament Act, 1954, what must be the cause of the lack of access to a member's residence?
2.Under Section 6C of The Salary, Allowances and Pension of Members of Parliament Act, 1954, where is the member permitted to fly to?
3.Under Section 6C of The Salary, Allowances and Pension of Members of Parliament Act, 1954, which modes of transport must be unavailable before a member can use this facility?
4.According to Section 6C of The Salary, Allowances and Pension of Members of Parliament Act, 1954, what happens if the nearest airport is outside the member's constituency?