Consider the following statements regarding “Salaries and Allowances” of members of parliament:1. Members of either House of Parliament are entitled to receive such salaries and allowances as may be determined by President. 2. There is no provision of pension for members of either house in the Constitution. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? |ForumIAS

Q. Consider the following statements regarding “Salaries and Allowances” of members of parliament:
1.Members of either House of Parliament are entitled to receive such salaries and allowances as may be determined by President.
2.There is no provision of pension for members of either house in the Constitution.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

[A] 1 only

[B] 2 only

[C] Both 1 and 2

[D] Neither 1 nor 2

Answer: B

Notes:

Explanation: Members of either House of Parliament are entitled to receive such salaries and allowances as may be determined by Parliament, and there is no provision of pension in the Constitution. However, Parliament has provided pension to the members.

Source: Laxmikanth

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