The Presidents Emoluments and Pension Act, 1951

Section 6. Power to remove difficulties

In force · As amended up to 2026-08

10[ 6. Power to remove difficulties.— (1) If any difficulty arises in giving effect to the provisions of this Act, as amended by the President's Emoluments and Pension (Amendment) Act, 2008 (28 of 2008), the Central Government may, by order, do anything not inconsistent with such provisions for the purpose of removing the difficulty: Provided that no such order shall be made after the expiration of two years from the date on which this Act comes into force. (2) Every order made under sub-section (1) shall be laid before each House of Parliament.] 1. Ins. by Act 14 of 2000, s. 2 (w.e.f. 11-8-2000). 2. Subs. by Act 79 of 1976, s. 3, for section 3 (w.e.f. 24-5-2000). 3. Ins. by Act 14 of 2000, s. 3 (w.e.f. 11-8-2000). 4. Subs. by Act 28 of 2008, s. 4, for clause (b) (w.e.f. 30-12-2008) 5. Subs. by Act 13 of 2018, s. 139, for "twelve thousand rupees" (w.e.f. 1-4-2018). 6. Subs. by Act 24 of 1962, s. 3, for "pension" (w.e.f. 28-6-1962). 7. Ins. by s. 4, ibid . (w.e.f. 28-6-1962). 8. S. 5 re-numbered as sub-section (1) thereof by Act 79 of 1976, s. 4 (w.e.f. 25-8-1976). 9. Ins. by s. 4, ibid. (w.e.f. 25-8-1976). 10. Ins. by Act 28 of 2008, s. 5 (w.e.f. 30-12-2008). STATEMENT OF OBJECTS AND REASONS Whereas it is desirable that some suitable financial provision should be made for Presidents after their retirement, this Bill is introduced to provide for a pension of Rs. 15, 000 per annum, which will be subject to income-tax. The pension will be given to all Presidents after they vacate their office. It will also be allowed to the last Governor-General. The expenditure involved will be a charge on the Consolidated Fund of India. NEW DELHI: The 18 th October , 1950. C. D. DESHMUKH

Source: India Code

How this section changed

  1. inserted by Act 28 of 2008, s. 5

    In force from 30 Dec 2008

    Footnote: 10. Ins. by Act 28 of 2008, s. 5 (w.e.f. 30-12-2008).