Minister Gautam: Double Benefits from State Treasury Against Good Governance
Summary
Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs Minister Sobita Gautam says the government will end the practice of one person receiving both pension and salary from the state treasury. She said the new bill on constitutional bodies’ pay and facilities is aimed at saving public money and making the system more frugal.
Key Points
- Minister Sobita Gautam said double benefits from the state treasury go against good governance and frugality.
- She said the bill will prevent retired people reappointed to constitutional posts from receiving both salary and pension.
- Gautam argued the change could save millions of rupees over a six-year term and be redirected to development.
- She said the government plans broader reforms to end double benefits across other sectors as well.
