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**Report: Analysis of the Speaker and Deputy Speaker of the Legislative Assembly of the National Capital Territory of Delhi Salaries and Allowances Amendment Bill, 2022**
**1. Executive Summary:**
This report analyzes the Speaker and Deputy Speaker of the Legislative Assembly of the National Capital Territory of Delhi Salaries and Allowances Amendment Bill, 2022. This amendment modifies the original 1994 Act concerning the salaries and allowances of the Speaker and Deputy Speaker. The core purpose, as inferred from the text, is to increase these salaries and allowances, aligning them with those of Ministers of the Government of NCT of Delhi. Key findings include the substitution of Section 3 of the original Act and the omission of Sections 4, 5, and 6, leading to a restructuring of the Act. The anticipated outcome is to facilitate the Speaker and Deputy Speaker in performing their duties effectively by providing commensurate compensation.
**2. Introduction:**
The purpose of this report is to provide an informative overview and analysis of the Speaker and Deputy Speaker of the Legislative Assembly of the National Capital Territory of Delhi Salaries and Allowances Amendment Bill, 2022, based solely on the provided policy text. This report will examine the core objectives, rationale, key changes, affected parties, and potential impact of this amendment.
**3. Policy Overview:**
* This is an *amendment* to the original Act: The Speaker and Deputy Speaker of the Legislative Assembly of the National Capital Territory of Delhi Salaries and Allowances Act, 1994 (Delhi Act 7 of 1995).
* **Core Objective(s):** Based on the text, the primary objective is to revise the salaries, allowances, and other entitlements of the Speaker and Deputy Speaker of the Legislative Assembly of the National Capital Territory of Delhi to facilitate them to work effectively. This is achieved by aligning their compensation with that of Ministers within the NCT of Delhi government.
**4. Background and Rationale:**
As this is an amendment, the report focuses on the reasons for the specific changes. The provided text suggests the following rationale:
* The amendment addresses a perceived inadequacy in the existing salaries, perks, and facilities for the Speaker and Deputy Speaker.
* It aims to upgrade and enhance these benefits to a commensurate extent, potentially in response to rising costs and the need to attract and retain qualified individuals for these roles.
* The amendment follows recommendations from an Expert Committee appointed in 2008/2015 (text shows both) to study and propose revisions to the salary structure of Members of the Legislative Assembly, which indirectly impacts the Speaker and Deputy Speaker's compensation.
**5. Key Provisions / Changes:**
This section details the *specific changes* introduced by the amendment:
* **Change to Section 3:** Section 3 of the original Act is *replaced* entirely.
* **New Rule/Provision:** The new Section 3 states that the Speaker and Deputy Speaker are entitled to receive the same salary, allowances, and other entitlements as are admissible to a Minister under the Ministers of the Government of the National Capital Territory of Delhi Salaries and Allowances Act, 1994.
* **Difference/Effect:** This change directly links the compensation of the Speaker and Deputy Speaker to that of Ministers, ensuring parity and potentially providing a more standardized and updated compensation package.
* **Omission of Sections 4, 5, and 6:** These sections are *removed* from the original Act. The text doesn't specify *what* these sections contained, so the exact impact of their removal cannot be determined from the document alone.
* **Renumbering:** Sections 7, 8, and 9 of the original Act are renumbered as Sections 4, 5, and 6, respectively. The *text* does not explain what these sections are, so the impact cannot be analyzed further based solely on the provided context.
**6. Target Audience and Stakeholders:**
Based on the text, the primary target audience and directly affected stakeholders are:
* The Speaker of the Legislative Assembly of the National Capital Territory of Delhi.
* The Deputy Speaker of the Legislative Assembly of the National Capital Territory of Delhi.
* Indirectly, the Members of the Legislative Assembly of Delhi, as the amendment stems from a broader review of their salary structures.
* The Government of the National Capital Territory of Delhi, particularly the Ministry of Law, Justice, and Legislative Affairs, due to the financial implications and implementation responsibilities.
**7. Implementation Aspects (Inferred):**
* **Responsible Agency/Bodies:** The Lieutenant Governor (through notification in the official Gazette) is responsible for setting the effective date of the amendment. The Ministry of Law, Justice, and Legislative Affairs is involved in drafting and enacting the amendment.
* **Timelines/Procedures:** The amendment comes into force on a date determined by the Lieutenant Governor. The text does not provide any other specific timelines or procedures.
* **Specific to Changes:** The implementation requires aligning the Speaker and Deputy Speaker's salaries and allowances with those of Ministers, requiring the relevant government departments to adjust payroll and benefits accordingly.
**8. Expected Outcomes / Impact of Changes:**
The likely intended outcome of *these specific changes* is:
* **Increased Compensation:** The Speaker and Deputy Speaker will receive increased salaries, allowances, and entitlements, bringing them in line with Ministers.
* **Improved Morale and Performance:** The increased compensation is intended to motivate and facilitate the Speaker and Deputy Speaker to perform their duties more effectively.
* **Simplified Administration:** Linking the compensation to that of Ministers may streamline the administrative processes for determining and adjusting these benefits.
**9. Conclusion:**
The Speaker and Deputy Speaker of the Legislative Assembly of the National Capital Territory of Delhi Salaries and Allowances Amendment Bill, 2022, represents a significant adjustment to the compensation structure for these key legislative positions. By aligning their salaries and allowances with those of Ministers, the amendment seeks to address perceived inadequacies and ensure they are adequately compensated for their responsibilities. The changes are expected to improve morale and facilitate effective governance. This amendment highlights the ongoing process of reviewing and adjusting compensation for public officials to maintain competitiveness and attract qualified individuals.
Key Entities Referenced
National Capital Territory of Delhi: A union territory and metropolitan region in India.
Delhi Legislative Assembly: The legislative assembly of the National Capital Territory of Delhi.
Speaker and Deputy Speaker of the Legislative Assembly of the National Capital Territory of Delhi Salaries and Allowances Act, 1994: An act related to the salaries and allowances of the Speaker and Deputy Speaker of the Legislative Assembly of the National Capital Territory of Delhi.
Speaker and Deputy Speaker of the Legislative Assembly of the National Capital Territory of Delhi Salaries and Allowances Amendment Bill, 2022: A bill to amend the 1994 Act regarding the salaries and allowances of the Speaker and Deputy Speaker of the Legislative Assembly of the National Capital Territory of Delhi.
Lieutenant Governor: The administrative head of the National Capital Territory of Delhi.
Ministers of the Government of the National Capital Territory of Delhi Salaries and Allowances Act, 1994: An act related to the salaries and allowances of Ministers of the Government of the National Capital Territory of Delhi.
Kailash Gahlot: Minister of Law, Justice and Legislative Affairs
Raj Kumar: Secretary of Delhi Legislative Assembly
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PART IV
राष्ट्रीय रािधानी राज्य क्षत्रे दिल्ली सरकार
GOVERNMENT OF THE NATIONAL CAPITAL TERRITORY OF DELHI
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DELHI LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY SECRETARIAT
NOTIFICATION
Delhi, the 4th July, 2022
F. No. 21/17/Speaker & DS/2022/LAS-VII/Leg./9747.—The following is published for general
information:—
BILL No. 10 of 2022
THE SPEAKER AND DEPUTY SPEAKER OF THE LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY OF THE NATIONAL
CAPITAL TERRITORY OF DELHI (SALARIES AND ALLOWANCES) (AMENDMENT) BILL, 2022.
(As introduced in the Legislative Assembly of the National Capital Territory of Delhi on 04th July, 2022)
By Order,
RAJ KUMAR, Secy.
THE SPEAKER AND DEPUTY SPEAKER OF THE LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY OF THE NATIONAL
CAPITAL TERRITORY OF DELHI (SALARIES AND ALLOWANCES) (AMENDMENT) BILL, 2022.
A
BILL
Further to amend the Speaker and Deputy Speaker of the Legislative Assembly of the National Capital
Territory of Delhi (Salaries and Allowances) Act, 1994.
Be it enacted by the legislative assembly of the National Capital Territory of Delhi in the Seventy-second year
of the Republic of India as follows:—
1. Short title, and commencement.—(1) This Act may be called the Speaker and Deputy Speaker of the
Legislative Assembly National Capital Territory of Delhi (Salaries and Allowances) (Amendment) Act, 2022.
(2) It shall come into force on such date as the Lieutenant, Governor may, by notification in the official
Gazette, appoint.
2. Amendment of section 3.—In the Speaker and Deputy Speaker of the Legislative Assembly of the
National Capital Territory of Delhi (Salaries and Allowances) Act, 1994 (Delhi Act 7 of 1995)(hereinafter referred to as
the principal Act), for section 3, the following section shall be substituted, namely:—
“(3) The Speaker and Deputy Speaker shall be entitled to receive a salary, allowances, and such other
entitlements as are admissible to a Minister under the Ministers of the Government of the National Capital
Territory of Delhi (Salaries and Allowances) Act, 1994.”.
3. Omission of section 4 and section 5 and re-numbering of section 7 and section 8. —In the principal Act, section
4, section 5 and section 6 shall be omitted, and section 7, section 8 and section 9 shall be re-numbered as section 4,
section 5 and section 6, respectively.
STATEMENT OF OBJECTS & REASONS
For some time past, there has been persistent demand from the MLAs for the increase in their salaries and
perks/ facilities having regard to the increase in the price index. It has also been pointed out that salaries/ perks/
facilities of Ministers/ Speaker/ Deputy Speaker/ Leader of Opposition/ Chief Whip are a bit inadequate which should
be upgraded and enhanced to a commensurate extent.
Considering the exigency of demand, the Speaker of Delhi Legislative Assembly appointed a Committee of
Experts on 20.08.2015 to undertake a comprehensive study of the structure of salaries and allowances of Members of
Legislative Assembly of Delhi and to recommend revision of salary allowances and other facilities for the Members of
Legislative Assembly of National Capital Territory of Delhi. The Expert Committee after deliberating on the issues has
made its recommendations for increasing the salaries and allowances etc. of Members of Legislative Assembly of
National Capital Territory of Delhi.
For the purpose, the Speaker and Deputy Speaker of the Legislative Assembly of the Government of National
Capital Territory of Delhi (Salaries and Allowances) (Amendment) Bill, 2022, has been initiated to amend the Speaker
and Deputy Speaker of the Legislative Assembly of the Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi (Salaries and
Allowances) Act, 1994. This Bill proposes to increase the salaries, allowances & other facilities of the Speaker and
Deputy Speaker of the Legislative Assembly of the Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi, so as to
facilitate them to work effectively.
The Bill seeks to achieve the aforesaid objectives.
KAILASH GAHLOT, Minister (Law, Justice & Legislative Affairs)4 DELHI GAZETTE : EXTRAORDINARY PART IV]
FINANCIAL MEMORANDUM
For the implementation of the proposals contained in The Speaker and Deputy Speaker of the Legislative
Assembly of the Government of the National Capital Territory of Delhi (Salaries and Allowances) (Amendment)
Bill, 2022, there will be an additional annual recurring expenditure from the Consolidated Fund of the National Capital
Territory of Delhi.
KAILASH GAHLOT, Minister (Law, Justice & Legislative Affairs)
MEMORANDUM REGARDING DELEGATED LEGISLATION
The Speaker and Deputy Speaker of the Legislative Assembly of the Government of the National Capital
Territory of Delhi (Salaries and Allowances) (Amendment) Bill, 2022, does not seek to confer power of legislation on
any subordinate functionaries.
KAILASH GAHLOT, Minister (Law, Justice & Legislative Affairs)
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RAJ KUMAR, Secy. (Legilation)
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