The Governors (Emoluments, Allowances and Privileges) Act, 1982

Section 2. Sub-clause (iii) omitted by s. 2, ibid . (w.e.f. 1-6-1988)

In force · As amended up to 2026-08

2. Sub-clause (iii) omitted by s. 2, ibid . (w.e.f. 1-6-1988). — 11. Other privileges and allowances. For the purpose of enabling a Governor to discharge conveniently and with dignity the duties of his office, he shall be— (i) entitled to such other privileges as may be prescribed by rules made in this behalf, and (ii) paid, subject to any rules made in this behalf, such amount, as the President may, by general or special order, determine by way of the following, namely:— (a) entertainment allowance; (b) hospitality grant; (c) household establishment expenses; (d) office expenses; (e) contract allowance, i.e ., an allowance for miscellaneous expenses; (f) tour expenses; and - (g) such other allowances or expenses as may be provided for by rules. 2. 1st April 1987, vide notification No. G.S.R. 342(E), dated 30th March, 1987, see Gazette of India, Extraordinary, Part II, sec. 3(i). 3. Subs. by Act 8 of 2014, s. 2, for clause (a) (w.e.f. 16-7-2014). 4. Subs. by Act 1 of 2009, s. 2, for "spouse and the dependent children" (w.e.f. 1-1-2007). 5. Subs. by s. 3, ibid ., for "rupees thirty-six thousand per mensem" (w.e.f.1-1-2006). 6. Subs. by Act 13 of 2018, s 161, for "one lakh ten thousand" (w.e.f 1-1-2016). (ii) if he has, before such appointment, received in lieu of a portion of the pension due to him in respect of such previous service, the commuted value thereof, by the amount of that portion of the pension;[1] [or] 2* * * * * (b) is in receipt of any benefit by way of contributory provident fund, his emoluments shall be reduced by the pension equivalent of such benefit.

Source: India Code