MP Singh Calls for Abolition of Extra Allowances for Constitutional Body Officials
Summary
Rastriya Swatantra Party MP Dr. Amresh Kumar Singh has called for ending extra allowances for constitutional body officials on top of their salaries. He said regular office work, including meetings and election-related duties, should not attract separate payments and urged a transparent review of the system.
Key Points
- Dr. Amresh Kumar Singh urged removal of extra allowances for constitutional body officials beyond their salaries.
- He said separate payments for meetings, interviews and election-related work amount to double benefits.
- Singh called for a transparent review of allowances at the Public Service Commission and the Election Commission.
- He argued that lawmaking should prioritize the country and the public interest over self-interest.
