Haryana Legislative Assembly Members' Special Travelling Allowance Revised

The Haryana Legislative Assembly (Salary, Allowances and Pension of Members) Amendment Act, 2025, a legislative instrument enacted by the State of Haryana, received the assent of the Governor of Haryana on September 9, 2025. This Act, designated as Haryana Act No. 18 of 2025, was subsequently published for general information on September 12, 2025, in the Haryana Government Gazette, thereby coming into force. The legislation serves to further amend the Haryana Legislative Assembly (Salary, Allowances and Pension of Members) Act, 1975, which governs the emoluments and benefits provided to the elected representatives of the state. The primary change introduced by this amendment concerns the special travelling allowance available to members of the Haryana Legislative Assembly. Specifically, the Act substituted clause (c) of section 7C of the principal 1975 Act, directly impacting the financial provisions for travel for the members and their families.

The legislative intent behind the Haryana Legislative Assembly (Salary, Allowances and Pension of Members) Amendment Act, 2025, was to update and formalize the provisions related to the special travelling allowance for the state's legislators. The earlier legal framework, established by the 1975 Act, required modification to reflect contemporary needs and financial considerations regarding travel for public representatives. The amendment addresses a specific aspect of the allowances, ensuring clarity and setting a defined limit for the special travelling allowance. The legislation provided: "(c) special travelling allowance of such an amount not exceeding ten thousand rupees per month for journey by himself or his family members anywhere in India." This provision establishes a clear upper monetary limit for the allowance, which can be utilized by a member or their family for journeys undertaken anywhere within India. By substituting the previous clause, the Act aims to streamline the disbursement of this allowance and provide a precise statutory basis for its quantum, thereby amending an existing law to introduce a new, capped financial entitlement. This adjustment reflects a policy rationale to periodically review and revise the financial provisions for public office holders, ensuring they remain relevant and adequately support the discharge of their duties, while also setting a clear fiscal boundary.

Keywords: Haryana Legislative Assembly, Salary, Allowances, Pension, Members, Amendment Act, Special Travelling Allowance, Haryana Act 18 of 2025, Legislative Update, Haryana Government

Geo Tags: India, Haryana District: Not Applicable