Taking a step towards the benefit of society amid the coronavirus pandemic, the Union Cabinet on Monday announced that the salary, allowances and pension of all members of Parliament (MPs) will be reduced by 30 per cent, effective from April 1 this year. The decision was taken based on an Ordinance under the Members of Parliament Act, 1954, and will be applicable for the entire year, said Union Minister Prakash Javadekar. 

"The President, Vice President, Governors of States have voluntarily decided to take a pay cut as a social responsibility. The money will go to Consolidated Fund of India," he said.

The cabinet has also approved temporary suspension of the Members of Parliament Local Area Development (MPLAD) Fund of parliament members during the next two years - that is, 2020-21 and 2021-22 - for managing health and adverse impact of the deadly COVID-19 in the country.

"The consolidated amount of MPLAD Funds for 2 years - Rs 7900 crores - will go to Consolidated Fund of India," Javadekar announced.

Taking a step towards the benefit of society amid the coronavirus pandemic, the Union Cabinet on Monday announced that the salary, allowances and pension of all members of Parliament (MPs) will be reduced by 30 per cent, effective from April 1 this year. The decision was taken based on an Ordinance under the Members of Parliament Act, 1954, and will be applicable for the entire year, said Union Minister Prakash Javadekar. 

"The President, Vice President, Governors of States have voluntarily decided to take a pay cut as a social responsibility. The money will go to Consolidated Fund of India," he said.

The cabinet has also approved temporary suspension of the Members of Parliament Local Area Development (MPLAD) Fund of parliament members during the next two years - that is, 2020-21 and 2021-22 - for managing health and adverse impact of the deadly COVID-19 in the country.

"The consolidated amount of MPLAD Funds for 2 years - Rs 7900 crores - will go to Consolidated Fund of India," Javadekar announced.