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Schedule 2 Detailed Notes

Schedule 2 of the Indian Constitution outlines the emoluments, allowances, and privileges of various constitutional authorities, including the President, Governors, and members of Parliament and State Legislatures. It is divided into eight parts, each detailing the financial provisions for different officials and ensuring their salaries cannot be reduced during their term. The schedule aims to maintain the independence of constitutional functionaries and prevent undue influence from the executive or legislative branches.

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Schedule 2 Detailed Notes

Schedule 2 of the Indian Constitution outlines the emoluments, allowances, and privileges of various constitutional authorities, including the President, Governors, and members of Parliament and State Legislatures. It is divided into eight parts, each detailing the financial provisions for different officials and ensuring their salaries cannot be reduced during their term. The schedule aims to maintain the independence of constitutional functionaries and prevent undue influence from the executive or legislative branches.

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Schedule 2 of the Indian Constitution - Detailed Notes

Schedule 2 - Provisions relating to the emoluments, allowances, and privileges of constitutional authorities

Articles Covered: Article 59, 65, 75, 97, 125, 148, 158, 164, 186, and 221

Schedule 2 is divided into 8 Parts:

Part A - President and Governors (Art. 59, 158)

- Covers emoluments, allowances, and privileges of the President and Governors.

- Cannot draw salary from any other source.

- Salary cannot be reduced during term.

- Charged on Consolidated Fund of India (President) and State (Governor).

Part B - Speaker, Deputy Speaker of Lok Sabha, Chairman, Deputy Chairman of Rajya Sabha, Speakers of

State Assemblies (Art. 97, 186)

- Salaries and allowances of Presiding Officers of Parliament and State Legislatures.

- Determined by Parliament or respective State Legislatures.

Part C - Judges of Supreme Court and High Courts (Art. 125, 221)

- Covers salary, leave, pension, and conditions of service.

- Cannot be altered to their disadvantage after appointment.

Part D - Comptroller and Auditor-General of India (CAG) (Art. 148)

- Salary, service conditions, and pension.

- Salary charged on Consolidated Fund of India.

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Part E - Union Ministers (Art. 75)

- Salaries of Prime Minister and Union Ministers.

- Decided by Parliament and charged on Consolidated Fund of India.

Part F - State Ministers (Art. 164)

- Salaries of Chief Minister and State Ministers.

- Decided by State Legislature and charged on Consolidated Fund of State.

Part G - Members of Parliament (MPs) (Art. 106)

- Salaries and allowances of MPs.

- Decided by Parliament.

Part H - Members of State Legislatures (MLAs & MLCs) (Art. 195)

- Salaries and allowances of MLAs and MLCs.

- Decided by State Legislatures.

Important Points:

- Salaries of President, SC Judges, and CAG cannot be reduced during their term.

- Salaries of MPs and MLAs are decided by respective legislatures.

- Consolidated Funds: President, PM, MPs (India); Governor, CM, MLAs (State).

Purpose of Schedule 2:

- Ensures independence of constitutional functionaries.

- Maintains separation of powers.

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- Prevents executive/legislative influence.

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