📜 Article 195 of the Indian Constitution
Title: Salaries and allowances of members of the State Legislature
🔹 Text Summary:
Article 195 empowers the State Legislature to make laws regarding the salaries and allowances of its members, i.e., MLAs (Members of Legislative Assembly) and MLCs (Members of Legislative Council, if applicable).
📌 Key Provisions:
| Clause | Provision |
|---|---|
| ✅ | Members of the Legislative Assembly and Legislative Council shall be entitled to receive such salaries and allowances as may be determined by State Legislature by law. |
| ✅ | Until such a law is made, they will be paid as per rules made by the Governor. |
🧠 Key Takeaways:
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Empowers states to decide how much MLAs/MLCs should be paid.
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Gives the Governor temporary rule-making power until the state legislature passes a law.
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Ensures flexibility and autonomy for each state based on its financial position.
⚖️ Related Articles:
| Article | Subject |
|---|---|
| 106 | Salaries of Members of Parliament |
| 186 | Salaries of Speaker, Deputy Speaker, Chairman, etc. |
| 195 | Salaries of State Legislature members |
| 207 | Expenditure related to legislature in State Budget |
📌 Real-Life Application:
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States like Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, Kerala, etc., pass laws from time to time to revise MLAs' salaries.
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These laws also define daily allowances, constituency allowances, travel allowances, and even pension for ex-members.
🔁 Example:
If a new law is passed by a State Legislature:
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MLAs may get ₹1.5 lakh per month (basic + allowances).
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MLCs may get slightly less depending on the House.
If no such law exists:
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Governor’s rules will decide temporary salaries.
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