• 'One MLA, One Pension' scheme cleared by Guv, Mann says 'will save lot of tax',

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    'One MLA, One Pension' scheme cleared by Guv, Mann says 'will save lot of tax',




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    Desk: Bhagwant Mann, the chief minister of Punjab, said on Saturday that Governor
    Banwarilal Purohit has approved the "One MLA, One Pension" programme.
    The AAP administration hopes to save millions using this programme.



     



    "I'm
    overjoyed that the Governor signed the bill enacting 'One MLA, One Pension.' An
    announcement has been made by the government. This will result in significant
    tax savings, Mann tweeted. About three months after the state cabinet approved
    the bill, the change was made.



     



    The new plan intends to get rid of
    rewards based on how many terms an MLA has served. The government hopes to save
    Rs. 19 crore with this, according to an earlier report by HT.



     



    Prior to this, the MLAs got
    different compensation for each term they had served. With the Governor's
    approval, this has changed.



     



    To address a long-standing request,
    the Punjab cabinet adopted an amendment to the 1977 Punjab State Legislature
    Members (Pension and Medical Facilities Regulation) Act in May.



     



    The Aam Aadmi Party, which won a sizable majority in the
    state elections held in February and March, had pledged that it would not
    permit the VIP culture to grow.



     



    It had previously lowered the protection for hundreds of
    VIPs. With the passing of Congress leader and musician Sidhu Moosewala, the
    decision was sharply condemned.