KARNATAKA MINISTERS SALARIES AND ALLOWANCES ACT, 1956
5 of 1957
28th January, 1957
An Act to provide for the salaries and allowances of the Ministers, Ministers of State and Deputy Ministers of the State of Kamataka and certain other matters. Whereas, it is expedient to provide for the salaries and allowances of the Ministers, Ministers of State and Deputy Ministers of the State of Kamataka and certain other matters; Be it enacted by the Karnataka State Legislature in the Seventh Year of the Republic of India as follows
Section1 Short title and commencement
(1) This Act may be called the Karnataka Ministers [Salaries and Allowances] Act, 1956.
(2) It shall be deemed to have come into force on the First day of November, 1956.
Section2 Definitions
In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires.
(a) "Highest class" in relation to journeys by train includes air-conditioned accommodation available in the train;
66. Clause (b) substituted by Act No. 17 of 1968, w.e.f. 11-10-1968 and subsequently repealed by Act No. 22 of 2000, w.e.f. 29-11-2000 [(b) "Minister", "Minister of State" and "Deputy Minister" mean respectively, "Minister", "Minister of State" and "Deputy Minister", and "Minister" includes the Chief Minister;]
(c) "Prescribed" means prescribed by rules made under this Act;
(d) "Residence" includes the staff quarters and other buildings appurtenant thereto and the gardens thereof.
Section3 Salaries of Chief Minister and Ministers
77. Section 3 substituted by Act No. 18 of 1987 and shall be deemed to have come into force w.e.f. 1-4-1987. and subsequently repealed by Act No. 22 of 2000, w.e.f. 29-11-2000 There shall be paid to the Chief Minister a salary of three thousand rupees per mensem and to each Minister a salary of two thousand and five hundred rupees per mensem. They shall also be paid a sumptuary allowance of 11. Substituted for the words "twenty thousand rupees" by Act No. 20 of 1997 and shall be deemed to have come into force w.e.f. 1-9-1997 and subsequently repealed by Act No. 22 of 2000, w.e.f. 29-11-2000 [fifty thousand rupees] per annum.]
Section4 Residences of Ministers
(1) Each Minister shall be entitled 22. The words "without payment of rent" omitted by Act No. 32 of 1978 and shall be deemed to have come into force w.e.f. 23-3-1972 and subsequently repealed by Act No. 22 of 2000, w.e.f. 29-11-2000 [x x x] to the use of a furnished residence in the City of Bangalore throughout his term of office and for a period of 33. Substituted for the words "fifteen days" by Act No. 32 of 1978 and shall be deemed to have come into force w.e.f. 23-3-1972 and subsequently repealed by Act No. 22 of 2000, w.e.f. 29-11-2000 [sixty days] immediately thereafter, or in lieu of such furnished residence to a house rent allowance at the rate of 44. Substituted for the words "one thousand rupees" by Act No. 6 of 1991 and shall be deemed to have come into force w.e.f. 1-11-1990 and subsequently repealed by Act No. 22 of 2000, w.e.f. 29-11-2000 [five thousand rupees] per mensem. 55. Substituted for the words "The furnishing of a residence provided under this sub-section shall be cm such scales, as may be prescribed" by Act No, 17 of 1979 and shall be deemed to have come into force w.e.f. 27-12-1978 and subsequently repealed by Act No. 22 of 2000, w.e.f. 29-11-2000 [The residence provided under this sub-section shall be furnished on such scales and the plinth area thereof shall not exceed such limits, as may be prescribed. 66. Inserted by Act No. 7 of 1994 and shall be deemed to have come into force v,.e.f. 1-9-1993 and subsequently repealed by Act No. 22 of 2000, w.e.f. 29-11-2000 [He shall be entitled for an allowance of five thousand rupees per month for maintenance and upkeep of residence and for layout and maintenance of gardens included in such residence.]
(2) In a residence used by a Minister who is entitled to house rent allowance in lieu of a furnished residence, three rooms shall be furnished by the State Government on such scales as may be prescribed, to be used for official purposes.
Section5 Conveyance for Ministers
(1) The State Government may provide a suitable motor car for the use of each Minister.
(2) There shall be paid to each Minister a conveyance allowance 77. Substituted for the words ''at the rate of two thousand rupees" by Act No. 6 of 1991 and shall be deemed to have come into force w.e.f. 1-11-1990 and subsequently repealed by Act No. 22 of 2000, w.e.f. 29-11-2000 [equal to the cost of 88. Substituted for the words "three hundred litres" by Act No. 20 of 1997 and shall be deemed to have come into force w.e.f. 1-9-1997 and subsequently repealed by Act No. 22 of 2000, w.e.f. 29-11-2000 [five hundred litres] of petrol] per mensem.
Section6 Charges payable by the Minister and the Government
(1) Each Minister shall in respect of the residence and motor car allotted for his use under sub-section (1) of Section 4 and Section 5, be liable to pay the following charges, namely.
99. Clause (a) substituted by Act No. 6 of 1991 and shall be deemed to have come into force w.e.f. 1-11-1990 and subsequently repealed by Act No. 22 of 2000, w.e.f. 29-11-2000 [(a) cost of petrol required for their respective motor cars in excess of the cost of 1010. Substituted for the words "three hundred litres" by Act No. 20 of 1997 and shall be deemed to have come into force w.e.f. 1-9-1997 and subsequently repealed by Act No. 22 of 2000, w.e.f. 29-11-2000 [five hundred litres] of petrol paid by the Government;]
(b) the first two hundred rupees of the aggregate monthly charges for the consumption of electricity and water in the residence.]
(2) All other charges for the maintenance and upkeep of the residence provided under sub-section (1) of Section 4 and the motor car provided under Section 5, including the cost of repairs thereof, the salaries and allowances of the drivers and cleaners of such motor car, rates and taxes, and all expenditure for the layout and the maintenance of the gardens included in such residence, shall be borne by the State Government.
Section6A Salaries of Ministers of State
22. Sections 6-A to 6-D inserted by Act No. 17 of 1968, w.e.f. 11-10-1968 and subsequently repealed by Act No. 22 of 2000, w.e.f. 29-11-2000 There shall be paid to each Minister of State a salary of 33. Substituted for the words "one thousand and five hundred rupees" by Act No. 18 of 1987 and shall be deemed to have come into force w.e.f. 1-4-1987 and subsequently repealed by Act No. 22 of 2000, w.e.f. 29-11-2000 [two thousand two hundred and fifty rupees] per mensem 44. Added by Act No. 32 of 1978 and shall be deemed to have come into force w.e.f. 23-3-1972 and subsequently repealed by Act No. 22 of 2000, w.e.f. 29-11-2000 [and a sumptuary allowance of 55. Substituted for the words "twelve thousand rupees" by Act No. 20 of 1997 and shall be deemed to have come into force w.e.f. 1-9-1997 and subsequently repealed by Act No. 22 of 2000, w.e.f. 29-11-2000 [thirty thousand rupees] per annum].
Section6B Residences of Ministers of State
(1) Each Minister of State shall be entitled 66. The words "without payment of rent" omitted by Act No. 32 of 1978 and shall be deemed to have come into force w.e.f. 23-3-1972 and subsequently repealed by Act No. 22 of 2000, w.e.f. 29-11-2000 [x x x] to the use of a furnished residence in the City of Bangalore throughout his term of office and for a period of 77. Substituted for the words "fifteen days" by Act No. 32 of 1978 and shall be deemed to have come into force w.e.f. 23-3-1972 and subsequently repealed by Act No. 22 of 2000, w.e.f. 29-11-2000 [sixty days] immediately thereafter, or in lieu of such furnished residence to a house rent allowance at the rate of 88. Substituted for the words "one thousand rupees" by Act No. 6 of 1991 and shall be deemed to have come into force w.e.f. 1-11-1990 and subsequently repealed by Act No. 22 of 2000, w.e.f. 29-11-2000 [five thousand rupees] per mensem. 99. Substituted for the words "The furnishing of a residence provided under this sub-section shall be on such scales as may be prescribed" by Act No. 17 of 1979 and shall be deemed to have come into force w.e.f. 27-12-1978 and subsequently repealed by Act No. 22 of 2000, w.e.f. 29-11-2000 [The residence provided under this sub-section shall be furnished on such scales, and the plinth area thereof shall not exceed such limits, as may be prescribed.]
(2) In a residence used by a Minister of State who is entitled to a house rent allowance in lieu of a furnished residence, three rooms shall be furnished by the State Government on such scales as may be prescribed, to be used for official purposes. 1010. Inserted by Act No. 7 of 1994 and shall be deemed to have come into force w.e.f. 1-9-1993 and subsequently repealed by Act No. 22 of 2000, w.e.f. 29-11-2000 [He shall be entitled for an allowance of five thousand rupees per month for maintenance and upkeep of residence and for layout and maintenance of gardens included in such residence.]
Section6C Conveyance for Ministers of State
(1) The State Government may provide a suitable motor car for the use of each Minister of State.
(2) There Shall be paid to each Minister of State a conveyance allowance 11. Substituted for the words "at the rate of two thousand rupees" by Act No. 6 of 1991 and shall be deemed to have come into foce w.e.f. 1-11-1990 and subsequently repealed by Act No. 22 of 2000, w.e.f. 29-11-2000 [equal to the cost of 22. Substituted for the words "three hundred litres" by Act No. 20 of 1997 and shall be deemed to have come into force w.e.f. 1-9-1997 and subsequently repealed by Act No. 22 of 2000, w.e.f. 29-11-2000 [five hundred litres] of petrol] per mensem.
Section6D Charges payable by the Minister of State and the Government
(1) Each Minister of State shall in respect of the residence and motor car allotted for his use under sub-section (1) of Section 6-B and Section 6-C, be liable to pay the following charges, namely. 33. Clause (a) substituted by Act No. 6 of 1991 and shall be deemed to have come into force w.e.f. 1-11-1990 and subsequently repealed by Act No. 22 of 2000, w.e.f. 29-11-2000 [(a) cost of petrol required for their respective motor cars in excess of the cost of 44. Substituted for the words "three hundred litres" by Act No. 20 of 1997 and shall be deemed to have come into force w.e.f. 1-9-1997 and subsequently repealed by Act No. 22 of 2000, w.e.f. 29-11-2000 [five hundred litres] of petrol paid by the Government] ; 55. Clause (b) substituted by Act No. 32 of 1978 and shall be deemed to have come into force w.e.f. 23-3-1972 and subsequently repealed by Act No. 22 of 2000, w.e.f. 29-11-2000 [(b) the first two hundred rupees of the aggregate monthly charges for the consumption of electricity and water in the residence.]
(2) All other charges for the maintenance and upkeep of the residence provided under sub-section (1) of Section 6-B and the motor car provided under Section 6-C, including the cost of repairs thereof, the salaries and allowances of the drivers and cleaners of such motor car, rates and taxes, and all expenditure for the layout and the maintenances of the gardens included in such residence, shall be borne by the State Government.
Section7 Salaries of Deputy Ministers
There shall be paid to each Deputy Minister a salary of 66. Substituted for the words one thousand two hundred and fifty rupees" by Act No. 18 of 1987 and shall be deemed to have come into force w.e.f. 1-4-1987 and subsequently repealed by Act No. 22 of 2000, w.e.f. 29-11-2000 [two thousand rupees] per mensem 77. Added by Act No. 32 of 1978 and shall be deemed to have come into force w.e.f. 23-3-1972 and subsequently repealed by Act No. 22 of 2000, w.e.f. 29-11-2000 [and a sumptuary allowance of 88. Substituted for the words "twelve thousand rupees" by Act No. 20 of 1997 and shall be deemed to have come into force w.e.f. 1-9-1997 and subsequently repealed by Act No. 22 of 2000, w.e.f. 29-11-2000 [thirty thousand rupees] per annum.]
Section8 Residence of Deputy Ministers
(1) Each Deputy Minister shall be entitled 99. The words "without payment of rent" omitted by Act No. 32 of 1978 and shall be deemed to have come into force w.e.f. 23-3-1972 and subsequently repealed by Act No. 22 of 2000, w.e.f. 29-11-2000 [x x x] to the use of a furnished residence in the City of Bangalore throughout his term of office and for a period of 1010. Substituted for the words "fifteen days" by Act No. 32 of 1978 and shall be deemed to have come into force w.e.f. 23-3-1972 and subsequently repealed by Act No. 22 of 2000, w.e.f. 29-11-2000 [sixty days] immediately thereafter or in lieu of such furnished residence to a house rent allowance at the rate of 1111. Substituted for the words "one thousand rupees" by Act No. 6 of 1991 and shall be deemed to have come into force w.e.f. 1-11-1990 and subsequently repealed by Act No. 22 of 2000, w.e.f. 29-11-2000 [five thousand rupees] per mensem. 1212. Substituted for the words "The furnishing of a residence provided under this sub-section shall be on such scales as may be prescribed" by Act No. 17 of 1979 and shall be deemed to have come into force w.e.f. 27-12-1978 and subsequently repealed by Act No. 22 of 2000, w.e.f. 29-11-2000 [The residence provided
(2) In a residence used by a Deputy Minister who is entitled to a house rent allowance in lieu of a furnished residence, three rooms shall be furnished by the State Government on such scales as may be prescribed, to be used for official purposes. 11. Inserted by Act No. 7 of 1994 and shall be deemed to have come into force w.e.f. 1-9-1993 and subsequently repealed by Act No. 22 of 2000, w.e.f. 29-11-2000 [He shall be entitled for an allowance of five thousand rupees per month for maintenance and upkeep of residence and for layout and maintenance of gardens included in such residence.]
Section9 Conveyance for Deputy Minister
22. Section 9 substituted by Act No. 9 of 1967, w.e.f. 10-8-1967 and subsequently repealed by Act No. 22 of 2000, w.e.f. 29-11-2000
(1) The State Government may provide a suitable motor car for the use of each Deputy Minister.
(2) There shall be paid to each Deputy Minister a conveyance allowance 33. Substituted for the words "of two thousand rupees" by Act No. 6 of 1991 and shall be deemed to have come into force w.e.f. 1-11-1990 and subsequently repealed by Act No. 22 of 2000, w.e.f. 29-11-2000 [equal to the cost of 44. Substituted for the words "three hundred litres" by Act No. 20 of 1997 and shall be deemed to have come into force w.e.f. 1-9-1997 and subsequently repealed by Act No. 22 of 2000, w.e.f. 29-11-2000 [five hundred litres of petrol] per mensem.
Section9A Use of helicopter and aircraft by Ministers etc
55. Section 9-A inserted by Act No. 14 of 1984 and shall be and shall be deemed always to have been inserted and subsequently repealed by Act No. 22 of 2000, w.e.f. 29-11-2000 Every Minister, Minister of State or Deputy Minister shall, subject to availability, be entitled to use the helicopter or aircraft owned by the State Government, for official purposes, free of charge.]
Section10 Charges payable by the Deputy Minister and the Government
66. Section 10 substituted by Act No. 9 of 1967, w.e.f. 10-8-1967 and subsequently repealed by Act No. 22 of 2000, w.e.f. 29-11-2000 .
(1) Each Deputy Minister shall in respect of the residence and motor car allotted for his use under sub-section (1) of Section 8 and Section 9, be liable to pay the following charges namely. 77. Clause (a) substituted by Act No. 6 of 1991 and shall be deemed to have come into force w.e.f. 1-11-1990 and subsequently repealed by Act No. 22 of 2000, w.e.f. 29-11-2000 [(a) cost of petrol required for their respective motor cars in excess of the cost of 88. Substituted for the words "three hundred litres" by Act No. 20 of 1997 and shall be deemed to have come into force w.e.f. 1-9-1997 and subsequently repealed by Act No. 22 of 2000, w.e.f. 29-11-2000 [five hundred litres] of petrol paid by the Government;] 99. Clause (b) substituted by Act No. 32 of 1978 and shall be deemed to have come into force w.e.f. 23-3-1972 and subsequently repealed by Act No. 22 of 2000, w.e.f. 29-11-2000 [[(b) the first two hundred rupees of the aggregate monthly charges for the consumption of electricity and water in the residence].
(2) All other charges for the maintenance and upkeep of the residence provided under sub-section (1) of Section 8 and the motor car, provided under Section 9 including the cost of repairs thereof, the salaries and allowances of the drivers and cleaners of such motor cars, rate and taxes and all
Section10A State Government to bear electricity and water charges in certain other cases
11. Sections 10-A and 10-B inserted by Act No. 32 of 1978 and shall be deemed to have come into force w.e.f. 23-3-1972 and subsequently repealed by Act No. 22 of 2000, w.e.f. 29-11-2000 In respect of the residence of a Minister, a Minister of State and a Deputy Minister, who does not avail the facility of furnished residence, monthly charges in excess of first two hundred rupees per month for consumption of electricity and water together in his residence shall be borne by the State Government.
Section10B Deductions in respect of house rent, etc
There shall be deducted every month from the salary payable to a Minister, a Minister of State and a Deputy Minister.
(a) a sum equal to ten per cent of his salary as house rent, if he is in occupation of residence provided by the State Government;
(b) a sum equal to two and a half per cent of his salary as rent of the furnishings of his residence, if the same has been furnished by the State Government.]
Section11 Travelling Allowances of [a Minister, a Minister of State or a Deruty Minister] on assuming or relinquishing office
22. Substituted for the words "a Minister or a Deputy Minister" by Act No. 17 of 1968, w.e.f. 11-10-1968 and subsequently repealed by Act No. 22 of 2000, w.e.f. 29-11-2000 33. Substituted for the words "A Minister or Deputy Minister" by Act No. 17 of 1968, w.e.f. 11-10-1968 and subsequently repealed by Act No. 22 of 2000, w.e.f. 29-11-2000 [A Minister, ster of State or Deputy Minister] shall.
(a) for the journey in respect of assuming office, to the City of Bangalore, from his usual place of residence in the State if it is outside the City; and
(b) for the journey in respect of relinquishing office, from the City of Bangalore, to his usual place of residence in the State before he assumed office if such place is outside the City, be entitled to travelling allowance for himself and the members of his family and for the transport of his personal effects at the rates hereinafter specified, namely.
(i) the actual charges incurred by 44. Substituted for the words "the Minister or the Deputy Minister" by Act No. 17 of 1968, w.e.f. 11-10-1968 and subsequently repealed by Act No. 22 of 2000, w.e.f. 29-11-2000 [the Minister, the Minister of State or the Deputy Minister] for himself and the members of his family, whether the journey is made by train or by road or both;
(ii) the actual charges incurred for the transport of the personal effects whether by road or by rail: provided that if a railway wagon is reserved for such transport, the charges for such wagon.
Explanation. For the purpose of this section, member of the family means the husband, wife, son, daughter, father, mother, brother or sister if 11. Substituted for the words "the Minister or the Deputy Minister" by Act No. 17 of 1968, w.e.f. 11-10-1968 and subsequently repealed by Act No. 22 of 2000, w.e.f. 29-11-2000 [the Minister, the Minister of State or the Deputy Minister], as the case may be.
Section12 Travelling and other allowances on tours
(1) 22. Substituted for the words "Every Minister and Deputy Minister" by Act No. 17 of 1968, w.e.f. 11-10-1968 and subsequently repealed by Act No. 22 of 2000, w.e.f. 29-11-2000 [Every Minister, Minister of State and Deputy Minister] shall be entitled while touring on duty connected with his office, to travelling and daily or other allowances at the rates and upon the conditions specified in this section.
(2) While touring on official business 33. Substituted for the words "every Minister and Deputy Minister" by Act No. 17 of 1968, w.e.f. 11-10-1968 and subsequently repealed by Act No. 22 of 2000, w.e.f. 29-11-2000 [every Minister, Minister of State and Deputy Minister] shall be entitled.
(a)for journeys by train to 44. Substituted for the words "one and half times" by Act No. 18 of 1974, w.e.f. 27-5-1974 and subsequently repealed by Act No. 22 of 2000, w.e.f. 29-11-2000 [two times] the single fare of the highest class available in the train:
Provided that if 55. Substituted for the words "a Minister or a Deputy Minister" by Act No. 17 of 1968, w.e.f. 11-10-1968 and subsequently repealed by Act No. 22 of 2000, w.e.f. 29-11-2000 [a Minister, a Minister of State or a Deputy Minister] reserves a compartment for the journey, the charges for such compartment shall be borne by the State Government:
Provided further that if any person in addition to 66. Substituted for the words "a Minister or a Deputy Minister" by Act No. 17 of 1968, w.e.f. 11-10-1968 and subsequently repealed by Act No. 22 of 2000, w.e.f. 29-11-2000 [a Minister, a Minister of State or a Deputy Minister] travels in the reserved compartment, charges in respect of such person shall be recovered and credited to Government;
(b)for journeys by road, to road mileage at 77. Substituted for the words "six rupees* by Act No. 20 of 1997 and shall be deemed to have come into force w.e.f. 1-9-1997 and subsequently repealed by Act No. 22 of 2000, w.e.f. 29-11-2000 [eight rupees] and fifty paise per kilometre]
(c) for journeys by air, to one and one-fifth times the single fare paid for such journeys 88. Shall be and shall always be deemed to have been inserted by Act No. 17 of 1968 and subsequently repealed by Act No. 22 of 2000, w.e.f. 29-11-2000 [and to the prescribed insurance premium for insurance against accidents during such journeys;]
(d) to daily allowance at 99. Substituted for the words "two hundred and fifty rupees" by Act No. 20 of 1997 and shall be deemed to have come into force w.e.f. 1-9-1997 and subsequently repealed by Act No. 22 of 2000, w.e.f. 29-11-2000 [five hundred rupees] per day for the days of journey and for the days of halt at any place :
Provided that in the case of tours outside the State the daily allowance shall be at 1010. Substituted for the words "three hundred and fifty rupees" by Act No. 20 of 1997 and shall be deemed to have come into force w.e.f. 1-9-1997 and subsequently repealed-by Act No. 22 of 2000, w.e,f. 29-11-2000 [six hundred and fifty rupees] for the days of journey and for the days of halt at any place:
Provided further that if 1111. Substituted for the words "the Minister or the Deputy Minister" by Act No. 17 of 1968, w.e.f. 11-10-1968 and subsequently repealed by Act No. 22 of 2000, w.e.f. 29-11-2000 [the Minister, the Minister of State or the Deputy Minister] is treated as a State Guest, he shall be entitled only to
11. Sub-section (2-A) substituted by Act No. 18 of 1987 and shall be deemed to have come into force w.e.f. 1-4-1987 and subsequently repealed by Act No. 22 of 2000, w.e.f. 29-11-2000 (2A) Every Minister, Minister of State and Deputy Minister touring outside India on duty or travelling outside India for medical treatment shall be entitled to the same terms and conditions in regard to travelling and other expenses as a Minister of the Government of India.
22. Sub-sections (2-B) and (2-C) inserted by Act No. 17 of 1968 and shall be and shall be deemed to have been inserted w.e.f. 1-1-1966 and subsequently repealed by Act No. 22 of 2000, w.e.f. 29-11-2000 [(2-B) When a Minister, Minister of State or Deputy Minister while making a journey by road in a motor car provided by the State Government, has to undertake in the public interest further journey by train or by air, he shall be entitled to the petrol charges incurred by him for the return of the motor car to the city of Bangalore from the place at which he ceases to use the motor car.
(2-C) Every Minister, Minister of State and Deputy Minister, shall in addition to the allowances payable under sub-section (2), be entitled to use without payment of charges the motor cars maintained. by the State Government at the Karnataka Bhavan in New Delhi.]
33. Proviso inserted by Act No. 14 of 1984 and shall be and shall be deemed always to have been inserted and subsequently repealed by Act No. 22 of 2000, w.e.f. 29-11-2000 [Provided that if no such motor car is available for use and if a motor car is hired by him for journeys in connection with his official business he shall be entitled to recover the actual hire charges paid by him.]
(3) The State Government may maintain suitable motor cars for tours by 44. Substituted for the words "Ministers and Deputy Ministers" by Act No. 17 of 1968, w.e.f. 11-10-1968 and subsequently repealed by Act No. 22 of 2000, w.e.f: 29-11-2000 [Ministers, Ministers of State and Deputy Ministers] in prescribed places within the State which are not easily accessible and when such motor cars are used by any 55. Substituted for the words "Minister or Deputy Minister" by Act No. 17 of 1988; w,e.f. 11-10-1968 and subsequently repealed by Act No. 22 of 2000, w.e.f. 29-11-2000 [Minister, Minister of State or Deputy Minister] on tour, then, notwithstanding anything contained in sub-section (2), he shall not be entitled to any allowance other than the daily allowance.
66. Sub-section (4) inserted by Act No. 14 of 1984 and shall be and shall foe deemed always to have been inserted and subsequently repealed by Act No. 22 of 2000, w.e.f. 29-11-2000 (4) If a motor car provided to him by the State Government goes out of order while on tour by road and a motor car is hired by him for journeys connected with his official business, the Minister, Minister of State or the Deputy Minister shall be entitled to recover the actual hire charges paid by him.]
Section12A.
x x x x x.77. Section 12-A omitted by Act No. 17 of 1979 and shall be and shall be deemed to have been omitted w.e.f. 26-12-1978 and subsequently repealed by Act No. 22 of 2000, w.e.f. 29-11-2000
Section13 Medical Attendance
Subject to rules made by the State Government, 88. Substituted for the words "a Minister and a Deputy Minister" by Act N6. 17 of 1968, w.e.f. 11-10-1968 and subsequently repealed by Act No. 22 of 2000, w.e.f. 29-11-2000 [a Minister, a Minister of State and a Deputy Minister] and the members of the family of 11. Substituted for the words "the Minister or the Deputy Minister" by Act No. 17 of 1968, w.e.f. 11-10-1968 and subsequently repealed by Act No. 22 of 2000, w.e.f. 29-11-2000 [the Minister, the Minister of State or the Deputy Minister] who are residing with and are dependent on him shall be entitled free of charge to accommodation in hospitals maintained by the State Government and to medical attendance and treatment. 22. Inserted by Act No. 18 of 1974, w.e.f. 27-5-1974 and subsequently repealed by Act No. 22 of 2000, w.e.f. 29-11-2000 [They shall also be entitled, subject to rules made by the State Government, to reimbursement of the expenses incurred by them for medical attendance and treatment obtained at any other place], 33. Inserted by Act No. 17 of 1979 and shall be deemed to have come into force w.e.f. 27-12-1978 and subsequently repealed by Act No. 22 of 2000, w.e.f. 29-11-2000 [whether within or outside India.]
Explanation. For the purpose of this section, member of the family means the husband, wife, son, daughter, father, mother, brother or sister.
Section14 Ministers, Ministers of State and Deputy Ministers] not to practice profession, etc
44. Substituted for the words "Ministers and Deputy Ministers" by Act No. 17 of 1968, w.e.f. 11-10-1968 and subsequently repealed by Act No. 22 of 2000, w.e.f. 29-11-2000 55. Substituted for the words "A Minister or a Deputy Minister" by Act No. 17 of 1968, w.e.f. 11-10-1968 and subsequently repealed by Act No. 22 of 2000, w.e.f. 29-11-2000 [A Minister, a Minister of State or a Deputy Minister] shall not, during the tenure of his office, practice any profession or engage in any trade or undertake for remuneration, any employment other than his duties 66. Substituted for the words "as Minister or Deputy Minister" by Acc No. 17 of 1968, w.e.f. 11-10-1968 and subsequently repealed by Act No. 22 of 2000, w.e.f. 29rll-2000 [as Minister, Minister of State or Deputy Minister, as the case may be.]
Section15 Power to make rules
(1) The State Government may, by notification in the Karnataka Gazette, make rules for carrying out the purposes of this Act.
77. Sub-section (1-A) shall be and shall always be deemed to have been inserted by Act No. 17 of 1968, w.e.f. 1-11-1956 and subsequently repealed by Act No. 22 of 2000, w.e.f. 29-11-2000 [(1-A) Any rule under this Act may be made to have effect, retrospective and if any such rule is made a statement specifying the reasons for making such a rule shall be laid before both Houses of the State Legislature along with the rule under sub-section (2). ]
(2) All rules made under sub-section (1) shall be laid, as soon as may be, after they are made, before each House of the State Legislature while it is in session for a total period of one month which may be comprised in one session or in two or more sessions and if, before the expiry of the said period, either House of the State Legislature makes any modification in the rules of or directs that any rule shall not have effect and if the modification or direction is agreed to by the other House, the rules shall thereafter have effect only in such modified form or be of no effect, as the case may be.
Section16 Repeal of Karnataka Ordinance No. 2 of 1956 and Savings
The Karnataka Ministers' Salaries and Allowances Ordinance, 1956 is hereby repealed but any rules made, anything done and any action taken under the said ordinance shall be deemed to have been made, done or taken under this Act as if this Act had come into force on the first day of November, 1956 and all rules made under the said Ordinance shall be laid, as soon as may be, after the passing of this Act, before each House of the State Legislature while it is in session for a total period of one month which may be comprised in one session or in two or more sessions and if, before the expiry of the said period, either House of the State Legislature makes any modification in the rule or directs that any rule shall not have effect and if the modification or direction is agreed to by the other House, the rules shall thereafter have effect only in such modified form or be of no effect, as the case may be.
RULE:
KARNATAKA MINISTERS, MINISTERS Of STATE AND DEPUTY MINISTERS MEDICAL ATTENDANCE RULES, 1958
In exercise of the powers conferred by Section 15 of the Karnataka Ministers Salaries and Allowances Act, 1956 (Karnataka Act 5 of 1957), the Government of Karnataka hereby makes the following rules:
Rule1 Short title and application
(1) These rules may be called the Karnataka Ministers 11. Inserted by GSR 294, dated 7-8-1968 and shall be deemed to have come into force w.e.f. 29-5-1968 [Ministers of State and Deputy Ministers] Medical Attendance Rules, 1958.
22. Sub-rule (2) substituted by Notification No. GAD 25 SAM 58, dated 12-5-1959 [(2) They shall come into force with effect from 12th August, 1958. All claims relating to the Medical Attendance of Ministers / Deputy Ministers which have not been already disposed of shall be governed by these rules and cases already disposed of shall not be re-opened.]
Rule2 Definitions
In these rules, unless the context otherwise-requires.
(a) "Minister" includes 33. Substituted for the words "a Deputy Minister" by GSR 294, dated 7-8-1968 and shall be deemed to have come into force w.e.f. 29-5-1968 [a Minister of State and a Deputy Minister];
44. Clause (b) substituted by GSR 264, dated 12-7-1972, w.e.f. 20-7-1972 [(b) "Authorised Medical Attendant" means a Medical Officer whose name is included in the panel of Medical Officers designated as Authorised Medical Attendant by the Government;]
(c) "Government" means the State Government;
(d) "Medical Attendance" means the attendance in a Government Hospital or at the residence of a Minister or at the consulting room maintained by the authorised Medical Attendant by arrangement with him and includes.
(i) such pathological, bacteriological, radiological or other methods of examination for the purposes of diagnosis as are available in any Government Hospital or laboratory in the State and are considered necessary by the authorised medical attendant; and
(ii) such consultation with any other medical officer or specialist in the service of the Government as the authorised medical attendant certifies to be necessary to such extent and in such manner as the medical officer or the specialist may, in consultation with the authorised medical attendant, determine;
(e) "State" means the State of Karnataka;
(f) "Nurse" means a qualified nurse holding a certificate or a diploma recognised by the Director of Medical Services in Karnataka;
Rule3 Medical Attendance by Authorised Medical Attendant
(I) A Minister shall be entitled free of charge to medical attendance by the authorised medical attendant.
(II) Where a Minister is entitled under sub-rule (1), free of charge, to medical attendance, any amount paid by him on account of such medical attendance shall, 11. Inserted by Notification No. GAD 2S SAM 58, date 12-5-1959 [on an application being made in the Form as in Appendix I and] on production of a certificate in writing by the authorised medical attendant in this behalf, be reimbursed to the Minister by the Government. The amount to be reimbursed shall be drawn by the Minister from the treasury on salary bill, supported by proper receipts and vouchers in respect of each item of expenditure incurred by him (including essentiality certificates in the case of special medicines) and the expenditure on this account shall be debited to the allotment in the State Budget under "25. General Administration-A. President, Vice-President, Heads of States, Cabinets and Ministers-C. Ministers-6 Medical Charges".
22. Sub-rule (III) inserted by GSR. 31 dated 19-6-1998, w.e.f..9-7-1998 [(III) Subject to sub-rule (II), reimbursement in respect of the cost of spectacles, where necessary, shall be allowed to the Ministers, subject to the condition that the amount claimed does not exceed a maximum of Rs. 300.]
Rule4 Essentiality Certificates
(1) Whenever special medicines are prescribed, an essentiality certificate in Form "A" 33. Inserted by Notification No. GAD 25 SAM 58, dated 12-5-1959 [or Form "B" as the case may be], shall be issued by the Authorised Medical Attendant.
(2) Expensive drugs, laxatives or other proprietary preparations for which cheaper substitutes of equal therapeutic value are available shall not be prescribed.
(3) Preparations including tonics which are primarily foods, toilets, disinfectants, appliances, dressings, etc., specified in the list of inadmissible preparations 44. Substituted for the words and figures "in Appendix II by GSR 294, dated 20-6-1977, w.e.f. 23-6-1977 [published by the Director General of Health Services, New Delhi under the Central Services Medical Attendance Rules] shall not be prescribed.
Rule5 Medical Attendance and Treatment of Families of Ministers
(1) The member of the family of a Minister shall be entitled free of charges to medical attendance and treatment on the scale and conditions allowed to the Minister himself, under these rules This concession does not include medical attendance or treatment other than.
(i) at a Government Hospital; or
(ii) at the consulting room maintained by the authorised medical attendant by arrangement with him; [or];
66. Clause (iii) inserted by Notification No. GAD 23 GAM 60, dated 29-7-1961 [(iii) at the residence of the Minister in accordance with the provisions of sub-rule (1) of Rule 8)]
(2) No travelling allowance shall be allowed to members of the families for any journey performed to consult the authorised medical attendant.
(3) Medical Attendance and treatment, referred to in sub-rule (1), shall include confinement in a hospital and pre-natal and post-natal treatment of the wife of a Minister.
Explanation. A certificate by a Minister that a person is a member of the family of the Minister who is residing with and is dependent on the Minister shall be sufficient authority for receiving the benefits under these rules.
Rule6 Travelling Allowance
(1) When the place at which a Minister falls ill is not the headquarters of the authorised medical attendant.
(a) the Minister shall be entitled to travelling allowance for the journey to and from such headquarters; or
(b) if the Minister is too ill to travel, the authorised medical attendant shall be entitled to travelling allowance for the journey to and from the place where the patient is :
Provided that a Minister shall not be entitled to travelling allowance for a joumey for attendance by a dentist or an oculist.
(2) An application for travelling allowance under sub-rule (1) shall be accompanied by a certificate in writing by the authorised medical attendant staring that medical attendance was necessary and, if the application is under clause (b) of that sub-rule, that the Minister was too ill to travel.
Rule7 Medical Attendance by person other than authorised Medical Attendant
(1) If the authorised Medical Attendant is of the opinion that the case of a Minister is of such a serious or special nature as to require medical attendance by some person other than himself, he may with the approval of the Director of Medical Services in Karnataka (which shall be obtained before hand unless the delay involved entails danger to the health of the patient).
(a) send the patient to the nearest specialist or other medical officer in the State as provided for in clause (d) of Rule 2, by whom, in his opinion, medical attendance is required for the patient; or
(b) if the patient is too ill to travel, summon such specialist or other medical officer to attend upon the patient.
(2) Where a patient is sent to a specialist or other medical officer under clause (a) of sub-rule (1) he shall, on production of a certificate in writing by the authorised medical attendant in this behalf, be entitled to travelling allowance for the journey to and from the headquarters of the specialist or other medical officer.
(3) A specialist or other medical officer summoned under clause (b) of sub-rule (1) shall, on production of a certificate in writing by the authorised
Rule8 Treatment at Residence
11. Clauses (1) and (2) substituted by Notification No. GAD 23 GAM 60, dated 29-7-1961 and shall be deemed to have always been substituted [(1) A Minister and a member of his family, may at the option of the Minister, receive treatment either at the residence of the Minister or at a Government Hospital.
(2) Where a Minister or a member of his family is receiving treatment at the residence of the Minister under sub-rule (1), the Minister shall be entitled to receive towards the cost of the treatment incurred by him or by a member of his family a sum equivalent to the cost of such treatment as the Minister or a member of his family would have been entitled to receive free of charge under these rules if the Minister or a member of his family had not been treated at the residence of the Minister].
22. Sub-rule (3) substituted by Notification No. GAD 51 BAM 59, dated 13-1-1960 [(3) A claim for any amount admissible under sub-rule (2) shall be accompanied by a certificate in writing by the authorised medical attendant stating the amount of the cost of similar treatment referred to in sub-rule (2).]
Rule8A Treatment outside the State
33. Rule 8-A substituted by Notification No. GAD 55 BAM 59, dated 15-3-1960
(i) When a Minister, while on duty outside the State but within India falls ill and has to receive urgent medical attendance, all amounts paid by him in respect of such treatment shall on an application being made in the form in Appendix I be reimbursed to him by Government, and when he has not made any payment the amount payable for such treatment if he so desires be paid direct by Government. Such reimbursement or payment shall be subject to the conditions specified in sub-clauses (ii) to (iv) of this rule. The claim shall be supported by receipts and vouchers in respect of each item of expenditure incurred by the Minister.
(ii) The medical attendance and treatment secured shall be to the same extent and on the same scale as the Minister would have been eligible if he had been at the time of illness within the State and for this purpose any registered medical practitioner selected by the Minister to attend on him during the illness shall discharge the functions of an authorised medical attendant under the rules.
(iii) If the seriousness of the illness or the nature of the illness of the Minister is such as to require a medical attendant to travel with him, the travelling allowances and incidental charges of the medical attendant shall be paid by Government.
(iv) The claim shall be supported by proper receipts and vouchers and shall be countersigned by the authorised medical attendant to the effect that the treatment was necessary and the charges are reasonable having regard to the circumstances of the case.
(v) The extent to which the medical expenses incurred by a Minister while on duty outside India shall be reimbursed, shall be determined by special orders of Government, provided that such expenses shall be payable only in respect of illness during the tour and to the extent the Minister would have been entitled to free medical attendance if he had fallen ill within the State.]
11. Clauses (1) and (2) substituted by Notification No. GAD 23 GAM 60, dated 29-7-1961 and shall be deemed to have always been substituted [(vi) If the nature of the illness of the Minister is such as to require treatment outside India and such treatment is not available anywhere in India, the extent to which the medical expenses incurred by the said Minister outside India shall be reimbursed, shall be determined by special orders of the Government. Such reimbursement shall not be made except on production of a certificate in writing from the Director of Health and Family Welfare that such treatment is not available anywhere in India.
Note. "Medical expenses" in clause (vi) includes the travelling and incidental charges of the Minister and where the Director of Health and Family Welfare ccrtifies that the nature of the illness is such that the patient requires the attendance of an attendant, the travelling and incidental charges of the attendant.]
Rule9 Charges for Services other than Medical Attendance to be paid
Ar / charge for services rendered in connection with, but not included in medical attendance on, or treatment of a patient entitled, free of charge, to medical attendance or treatment under these rules, shall be determined by the authorised medical attendant and paid by the patient.
Rule10 Relaxation of provisions
22. Sub-rule (3) substituted by Notification No. GAD 51 BAM 59, dated 13-1-1960 Where the Government is satisfied that the operation of any of these rules causes undue hardship in any particular case, it may by order dispense with or relax the requirements of that rule to such extent and subject to such conditions as it may consider necessary for dealing with any case in a just and equitable manner].
APPENDIX 1 APPENDIX
Form of application for claiming refund of medical expenses incurred in connection with medical attendance and/or treatment of Ministers and their families.
1. Name of the Minister (in Block letters)
2. Salary of the Minister.
3. Actual address.
4. Name of the patient and his/her relationship to the Minister.
5. Place at which the patient fell ill
6. Details of the amount claimed.
I. Medical Attendance
(i) Fees for consultation indicating.
(a) the name and designation of the medical officer consulted and the hospital or dispensary to which attached.
(b) the number and dates of consultations and the fee paid for each consultation.
(c) the number and dates of injections and the fee paid for each injection.
(d) whether consultations and / or injections were had at the hospital, at the consulting room of the medical officer or at the residence of the patient.
(ii) Charges for pathological, bacteriological, radiological or other similar tests undertaken during diagnosis indicating.
(a) the name of the hospital or laboratory where the tests were undertaken; and
(b) whether the tests were undertaken on the advice of the authorised medical attendant. If so, a certificate to that effect should be attached.
(iii) Cost of Medicines, purchased from the market.
(List of medicines, cash memos, and the essentiality certificates should be attached).
II. Hospital Treatment
Name of the Hospital
Charges for hospital treatment, indicating separately the charges for.
(i) Accommodation.
(State whether it was an independent room in the Hospital Ward or where no independent room was available, it was other accommodation suited to the status of the Minister).
(ii) Diet.
(iii) Surgical operation or medical treatment or confinement.
(iv) Pathological, bacteriological, radiological or other similar tests indicating.
(a) the name of the hospital or laboratory at which undertaken.
(b) whether undertaken on the advice of the medical officer in charge of the case at the hospital. If so, a certificate to that effect should be attached.
(v) Medicines.
(vi) Special medicines.
(List of medicines, cash memos, and the essentiality certificate should be attached).
(vii) Ordinary nursing.
(viii) Special nursing i.e., nurses specially engaged for the patient. State whether they were employed on the advice of the medical officer in charge of the case at the hospital or at the request of the Minister/patient. In the former case a certificate from the medical officer incharge of the case and counter-signed by the Medical Superintendent of the hospital should be attached.
(ix) Ambulance charges.
(State the journey to and from undertaken).
(x) Any other charges, e.g., charges for electric light, fan, heater, air-conditioning, etc. State also whether the facilities referred to are a part of the facilities normally provided to all patients and no choice was left to the patient.
III. Consultation with Specialist
Fees paid to a Specialist or a Medical Officer other than the authorised medical attendant, indicating.
(a) The name and designation of the specialist or medical officer consulted and the hospital to which attached.
(b) Number and dates of consultations and the fee charged for each consultation.
(c) Whether consultation was had at the hospital, at the consulting room of the specialist or medical officer, or at the residence of the patient.
(d) Whether the specialist or medical officer was consulted on the advice of the authorised
medical attendant and the prior approval of the Director of Medical Services in Karnataka was obtained. If so, a certificate to that effect should be attached.
7. Total amount claimed.
8. List of enclosures
Declaration to be signed by the Minister
I hereby declare that the statements in this application are true to the best of my knowledge and belief and that the person for whom medical expenses were incurred is wholly dependent upon and residing with me.
Date
Signature of the Minister and office
to which attached.
APPENDIX 2 APPENDIX
Form A FORM
APPENDIX 2
FORM A
(To
be completed in the case of a patient who is not admitted to hospital for treatment)
Certificate
granted to Shrimati / Sri / Kumari wife / son / daughter of Sri.
Minister / Deputy Minister for...
I,
Dr.
................................................................... hereby
certify.
(a)
that I charged Rs..(Rupees. only)
for consultation(s) on.... at
my consulting room at the residence of the patient.
(b) that I charged Rs...(Rupees
only) for administering intravenous/intramuscular Subcutaneous injections on.
at my consulting room / the residence of the patient.
(c)
that the injections administered were not for immunizing or prophylactic
purposes.
(d)
that the patient has been under treatment at /.hospital / my
consulting room, and that the undermentioned medicines prescribed by me in this
connection were essential for the recovery / prevention of serious
deterioration in the condition of the patient. The medicines are not stocked in
the hospital for supply to
private patients and do not include preparations which are primarily foods,
toilets or disinfectants.
Name of Medicines
Sl. No. Name and Quantity Price Rs. Ps. Sl. No. Name and Quantity Price Rs. Ps. 1 7 2 8 3 9 4 10 5 11 6 12
(e) that the patient is/was suffering from...................... and is/was under
my treatment from.. to
(f) that the patient was/was not
treated for.
(i) immunising and prophylactic
purposes;
(ii) sterility or sterilisation;
(iii) veneral diseases and delirium
tremens;
(g) that it was / was not a case of.
(i) pro-nated or post-natal, routine check-ups
(ii) testing of eyesight for glasses
(h) that the X-Ray, Laboratory tests, etc.,
dated.............. for which the
expenditure of Rs. was incurred were necessary and were undertaken on my
advice at the. which is a Government hospital / laboratory.
(i) that the patient did not require
/ required hospitalisation
(j) that I am of equivalent rank/immediately junior in rank to the A.M.A. and
am attached to the same hospital as he is, viz., the ....... hospital,
(k) that the. ointment/mixture,
entered at item.. under certificate No. (d) on reverse, could not be dispensed
at the Government hospital laboratory and the patient was advised to purchase
it from market.
(1) that, I referred the patient to
the.............................................. hospital
which is the nearest Government State-aided/maintained by local authority /
private hospital from the place where the patient fell ill which in my opinion
could provide the necessary and suitable treatment.
(m) that I referred the patient to
Dr..specialist/M.O. in Government employment in the.. for specialist
consultation and that the necessary approval of the.. as required under the
rules, was obtained vide his letter/Memo No.. dated
Signature and Designation of the
Place Medical Officer and the hospital /
Date............. Dispensary to which attached
Form B FORM
FORM B
(To
be completed in the case of patients who are admitted to Hospital for treatment)
PART A
(To be signed by the Medical Officer-in-charge of the
case at the hospital)
(a) I, Dr.. hereby certify..
that the patient was admitted to Hospital on the advice of on my advice.
(name of Medical Officer).
(b) that the patient has been
under treatment at. and that the undermentioned medicines prescribed by me in this
connection were essential for the
recovery / prevention of serious deterioration in the condition of the patient, the medicines are not stocked in the
for supply to private patients and do
not include proprietory preparations for which cheaper substance of equal therapeutic value are available, nor
preparation which are primarily food, toilets or disinfectants.
Name of Medicines Price 1 2 3 4 5 6
(c)
that the injections administered were not for
immunising or prophylactic purposes.
(d)
that the patient is / was suffering from and is/was under
my treatment from.. to.
(e)
that the X-Ray, Laboratory, etc., for which an
expenditure of Rs. was incurred were necessary and were
undertaken on my advice at
(Name of Hospital or Laboratory)
(f)that
I called in Dr.. for specialist consultation and that the necessary approval of the Director of Medical Services in Karnataka as required under the rules was obtained.
Signature and designation
of the
Medical Officer-in-charge
of
the case at the Hospital.
PART B
certify that the patient has been under treatment at the Hospital and that the services of the special
nurses for which an expenditure of Rs.
was incurred vide bills and receipts
attached were essential for the
recovery/prevention of serious deterioration in the condition of the patient.
Signature
of the Medical Officer-in-charge
Countersigned of the case at the Hospital
I certify that the patient has been under the
treatment at the. Hospital and that the
facilities provided were the minimum which were essential for the patient's treatment.
Place Medical Superintendent,
Date...................... ..Hospital.
KARNATAKA RESIDENCE OF MINISTERS, MINISTERS OF STATE AND DEPUTY MINISTERS (CHARGES FOR CONSUMPTION OF ELECTRICITY) RULES, 1958
In exercise of the powers conferred by Section 15 of the Ministers Ministers of State and Deputy Ministers Salaries and Allowances Act, 1956 (Karnataka Act 5 of 1957) the Government of Karnataka hereby makes the following rules, namely:-
Rule1.
(1) These rules may be called the Karnataka Residence of Ministers 33. Inserted by GSR 300, dated 7-8-1968 and shall be deemed to have come into force w.e.f. 29-5-1968 [, Ministers of State] and Deputy Ministers (Charges for Consumption of Electricity) Rules, 1958.
(2) They shall be deemed to have come into force on the 1st day of November, 1956.
Rule2.
In these rules, "Section" means a section of the Karnataka Ministers, 44. Inserted by GSR 300, dated 7-8-1968 and shall be deemed to have come into force w.e.f. 29-5-1968 [, Ministers of State and Deputy Ministers] Salaries and Allowances Act, 1956.
Rule3.
The charges payable by a 55. Substituted for the words "Minister or a Deputy Minister" by GSR 300, dated 7-8-1968 and shall be deemed to have come into force w.e.f 29-5-1968 [Minister, a Minister of State or a Deputy Minister] and the charges payable by the State Government, for the consumption of electricity in the building provided as residence to a 66. Substituted for the words "Minister or a Deputy Minister" by GSR 300, dated 7-8-1968 and shall be deemed to have come into force w.e.f. 29-5-1968 [Minister, a Minister of State or a Deputy Minister] and in the gardens and roads appurtenant to such building referred to in Sections 6 and 10 shall be regulated as follows.
(a) The monthly charges for the consumption of electricity in the residence referred to in clause (b) of sub-section (1) of Section 6 and sub-section (1) of Section 10, shall include the consumption of electricity in the residence proper, in the rooms in such residence used for official purposes, and in the quarters and other buildings appurtenant to such residence used by private ser- 11. Substituted for the words "Minister or Deputy Minister" by GSR 300, dated 7-8-1968 and shall be deemed to have come into force w.e.f. 29-5-1968 Minister, Minister of State or Deputy Minister];
(b) The monthly charges for the consumption of electricity in quarters or other buildings used by Government servants required to reside in such quarters or other buildings near the residence of a 22. Substituted for the words "Minister or Deputy Minister" by GSR 300, dated 7-8-1968 and shall be deemed to have come into force w.e.f. 29-5-1968 [Minister, Minister of State or Deputy Minister] shall be payable by such Government servants;
(c) The monthly charges for the consumption of electricity for the purposes of lighting 33. Substituted for the words "the roads and gardens" by Notification No. GAD 32 MIR 58, dated 22-7-1959 [the roads, gardens and the guard rooms] and upkeep of the roads and gardens included in the residence of a 44. Substituted for the words "Minister or a Deputy Minister" by GSR 300, dated 7-8-1968 and shall be deemed to have come into force w.e.f. 29-5-1968 [Minister, a Minister of State or a Deputy Minister] shall be borne by the State Government.
Rule4.
The following procedure shall be followed for determining the charges for the consumption of electricity payable under Rule 3, namely.
(a) Separate electric meters shall be installed in each residence for ascertaining the monthly consumption of electricity for purposes of clauses (a), (b) and (c), respectively of Rule 3;
(b) Monthly bills in respect of the charges for the consumption of electricity referred to in clause (a) of Rule 3 shall be sent to the 55. Substituted for the words "Minister or Deputy Minister" by GSR 300, dated 7-8-1968 and shall be deemed to have come into force w.e.f. 29-5-1968 [Minister, Minister of State or Deputy Minister] concerned and the amount payable under such bills shall be paid by such 66. Substituted for the words "Minister or Deputy Minister" by GSR 300, dated 7-8-1968 and shall be deemed to have come into force w.e.f. 29-5-1968 [Minister, Minister of State or Deputy Minister]. A sum of thirty-five rupees or the actual amount paid, whichever is less, shall be recouped by the 77. Substituted for the words "Minister or the Deputy Minister" by GSR 300, dated 7-8-1968 and shall be deemed to have come into force w.e.f. 29-5-1968 [Minister, the Minister of State or the Deputy Minister] in his pay bill, to which shall be appended a copy of the receipt given by the Karnataka Electricity Board evidencing the payment made by the 88. Substituted for the words "Minister or the Deputy Minister" by GSR 300, dated 7-8-1968 and shall be deemed to have come into force w.e.f. 29-5-1968 [Minister, the Minister of State or the Deputy Minister] concerned;
(c) The bills in respect of monthly charges for the consumption of electricity referred to in clause (b) of Rule 3, shall be sent to the Government servant concerned and the amount due shall be paid to the Karnataka Electricity Board by such Government servants;
(d) The bills in respect of monthly charges for the consumption of electricity referred to in clause (c) of Rule 3 shall be sent to the State Government, and the amount due shall be paid by the State Government, to the Karnataka Electricity Board.
KARNATAKA MINISTERS, MINISTERS OF STATE AND DEPUTY MINISTERS TRAVELLING ALLOWANCES RULES, 1959
In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (1) of Section 15 of the Karnataka Ministers Ministers of State and Deputy Ministers Salaries and Allowances Act, 1956 (Karnataka Act 5 of 1957), the Government of Karnataka hereby makes the following rules, namely:-
Rule1.
These rules may be called the Karnataka Ministers[Ministers of State and Deputy Ministers] Travelling Allowances Rules, 1959.
Rule2.
In these rules, unless the context 44. The word "or" omitted by GSR 542, dated 2-12-1967 [x x x] otherwise requires.
(a) "Act" means the Karnataka Ministers 55. Inserted by GSR 292, dated 7-8-1968 and shall be deemed to have come into force w.e.f. 29-5-1968 [, Ministers of State and Deputy Ministers] Salaries and Allowances Act, 1956;
(b) "Advance" means a repayable advance made to a 66. Substituted for the words "Minister or Deputy Minister" by GSR 292, dated 7-8-1968 and shall be deemed to have come into force w.e.f. 29-5-1968 [Minister, Minister of State or Deputy Minister] on account of travelling and daily allowance;
(c) "Day" means a calendar day beginning and ending at midnight; but an absence from Headquarters which does not exceed twenty-four hours shall be reckoned for all purposes as one day, at whatever hour the absence begins or ends.
Rule3.
77. Rule 3 substituted by Notification No. GAD 28 BAM 59, dated 6-11-1959 When a 88. Substituted for the words "Minister or Deputy Minister" by GSR 292, dated 7-8-1968 and shall be deemed to have come into force w.e.f. 29-5-1968 [Minister, Minister of State or Deputy Minister] travels by road, rail or air and claims road mileage, railway or air fare respectively, the Daily Allowance shall not be claimed in addition to road mileage, railway or air fare, as the case may be, except in cases of minimum absence of eight hours from headquarters on any Calendar day].
Rule4.
11. Rule 4 substituted by GSR 285, dated 5-8-1968 and shall be and shall be deemed always to have been substituted When a journey by air or by train by 22. Substituted for the words "Minister or Deputy Minister" by GSR 292, dated 7-8-1968 and shall be deemed to have been substituted w.e.f. 29-5-1968 [a Minister, Minister of State or Deputy Minister] is cancelled due to official reasons or reasons beyond his control, he shall be entitled to be reimbursed by the Government, any deductions made by an Air Transport or Railway authority; while refunding the fare on account of the cancellation of the air passage or the railway journey, as the case may be.]
Rule5.
(1) A 33. Substituted for the words "Minister or Deputy Minister" by GSR 292, dated 7-8-1968 and shall be deemed to have come into force w.e.f. 29-5-1968 [Minister, Minister of State or Deputy Minister] shall be entitled to an advance of travelling and daily allowance in respect of tours undertaken by him in the discharge of his official duties, whether by road, rail or air.
(2) An advance drawn shall be adjusted in the appropriate Travelling Allowance Bill before the end of the month following the month in which the advance is drawn.
Rule6.
When no motor car is taken with him while on tour outside the State, a 44. Substituted for the words "Minister or Deputy Minister" by GSR 292, dated 7-8-1968 and shall be deemed to have come into force w.e.f. 29-5-1968 [Minister, Minister of State or Deputy Minister] shall be entitled, at his option, on surrendering the conveyance allowance for the day and any road mileage to which he may be entitled to, to recover actual hire charges of a motor car if one is hired by him at the place of halt in the interest of public service. A certificate to the effect that the journey undertaken in the car was on official business and that the hiring of a motor car was necessary in the public interest shall be furnished by the 55. Substituted for the words "Minister or Deputy Minister" by GSR 292, dated 7-8-1968 and shall be deemed to have come into force w.e.f. 29-5-1968 [Minister, Minister of State or Deputy Minister] with the bill.
Rule6A.
66. Inserted by Notification No. GAD 20 GAM 66, dated 2-12-1969 (GSR 542) When a 77. Substituted for the words "Minister or Deputy Minister" by GSR 292, dated 7-8-1968 and shall be deemed to have come into force w.e.f. 29-5-1968 [Minister, Minister of State or Deputy Minister] while making a journey by road in a motor car provided by the State Government, has to undertake in the public interest, further journey by train or by air, he shall be entitled to the petrol charges incurred by him for the return of the motor car to Bangalore from the place at which he ceases to use the motor car.]
Rule7.
Whenever a 88. Substituted for the words "Minister or Deputy Minister" by GSR 292, dated 7-8-1968 and shall be deemed to have come into force w.e.f. 29-5-1968 [Minister, Minister of State or Deputy Minister] uses in the public interest a Government Departmental vehicle, including a vehicle maintained for guests by a Government Guest House, he shall be entitled 99. Inserted by Notification No. GAD 27 BAM 60, dated 23-1-1961 and shall always be deemed to have been inserted [at his option, to use the vehicle and pay the full charges prescribed for the use of Government Vehicles and draw daily allowance, conveyance allowance and road mileage for the days on which the vehicle is so used, or] to use the vehicle free of all charges 11. Substituted for the words "but in such a case, he shall draw daily allowances only and not any mileage or conveyance allowance for the days on which the vehicle is so used" by Notification No. GAD 4 BAM 60, dated 24-2-1960 [and in such a case, he shall not be entitled to road mileage but shall be entitled to draw daily allowance as well as proportionate conveyance allowance for the days on which the vehicle is so used].
Rule8.
A22. Substituted for the words "Minister or Deputy Minister" by GSR 292, dated 7-8-1968 and shall be deemed to have come into force w.e.f. 29-5-1968 [Minister, Minister of State or Deputy Minister] shall, while on tour on duty, be entitled to accommodation in Travellers' Bungalows or Guest Mouses maintained by Government on payment of rent at such rates as are applicable to 33. Substituted for the words "Government Servants" by GSR 542, dated 2-12-1967 [Government servants of the highest class] occupying such accommodation.
Rule8A.
44. Rule 8-A inserted by GSR 292, dated 7-8-1968 and shall be and shall always be deemed to have been inserted When a Minister, Minister of State or Deputy Minister travels by Air, he shall be entitled to an insurance premium of ten rupees per trip each way insurance against accidents during such journeys, provided the claim is supported by receipts or policies issued by the insurer.]
Rule9.
55. Rule 9 omitted by GSR 719, dated 21-10-1965 x x x x] 55. Rule 9 omitted by GSR 719, dated 21-10-1965 x x x x]
Rule10.
The concessional rates allowed by Air Transport or Railway authorities, shall be availed of by a 66. Substituted for the words "Minister or Deputy Minister" by GSR 292, dated 7-8-1968 and shall be deemed to have come into force w.e.f. 29-5-1968 [Minister, Minister of State or Deputy Minister] if the return journey is expected to be performed within the period during which a return ticket is available.
Rule11.
A77. Substituted for the words "Minister or Deputy Minister" by GSR 292, dated 7-8-1968 and shall be deemed to have come into force w.e.f. 29-5-1968 [Minister, Minister of State or Deputy Minister] shall be his own controlling officer. The signature of a 88. Substituted for the words "Minister or Deputy Minister" by GSR 292, dated 7-8-1968 and shall be deemed to have come into force w.e.f. 29-5-1968 [Minister, Minister of State or Deputy Minister] on his travelling allowance bill (or on the railway requisition) shall be accepted as an authority for the journey, without requiring any further orders of Government.
Rule12.
All sums due from Government to a 99. Substituted for the words "Minister or Deputy Minister" by GSR 292, dated 7-8-1968 and shall be deemed to have come into force w.e.f. 29-5-1968 [Minister, Minister of State or Deputy Minister] which are outstanding on the day on which he relinquishes office, shall be paid to the 55. Rule 9 omitted by GSR 719, dated 21-10-1965 [Minister, Minister of State or Deputy Minister] after pre-audit by the Accountant General.
Rule13.
(1) In respect of any matter for which no specific provision has been made in these rules, the provisions contained in Part VIII of the Karnataka Civil Service Rules, 1958, governing payment of travelling allowance to the 11. Substituted for the words "Minister or Deputy Minister" by GSR 292, dated 7-8-1968 and shall be deemed to have come into force w.e.f. 29-5-1968 [Minister, Minister of State or Deputy Minister] :
Provided that the provisions of Rule 497 of the said rules shall not be applicable to a 22. Substituted for the words "Minister or Deputy Minister" by GSR 292, dated 7-8-1968 and shall be deemed to have come into force w.e.f. 29-5-1968 [Minister, Minister of State or Deputy Minister].
(2) x x x x]33. Sub-rule (2) omitted by Notification No. GAD 28 BAM 59, dated 18-3-1960 .
KARNATAKA RESIDENCE OF MINISTERS, MINISTERS OF THE STATE AND DEPUTY MINISTERS (FURNISHING) RULES, 1956
In exercise of the powers conferred by Section 15 of the Karnataka Ministers, Ministers of the State and Deputy Ministers Salaries and Allowances Act, 1956 (Karnataka Act 5 of 1957), the Government of Karnataka hereby make the following rules, namely:
Rule1.
(i) These rules may be called Karnataka Residence of Ministers, 33. Substituted for the words "five hundred rupees" by GSR 164, dated 29-4-1970 and shall be deemed to have come into force w.e.f. 30-5-1968 [Ministers of the State and Deputy Ministers] (Furnishing) Rules, 1956.
(ii) They shall be deemed to have come into force on the 1st day of November, 1956.
Rule1A.
In these rules, unless the context otherwise requires, "Minister" includes a Minister of State.
Rule2.
The residence of a Minister, a Minister of State and a Deputy Minister provided under sub-section (1) of Section 4 of the Act shall be furnished on the following scales, namely.
Rule3.
Each Minister, a Minister of State and a Deputy Minister may purchase at Government cost and with the sanction of the State Government miscellaneous items of articles required of furnishing the residence, provided that the expenditure on this account shall not exceed 33. Substituted for the words "five hundred rupees" by GSR 164, dated 29-4-1970 and shall be deemed to have come into force w.e.f. 30-5-1968 [one thousand rupees] during the period he holds the office of Minister, a Minister of State and a Deputy Minister and resides at such residence. Such articles shall be Government property and form part of the furniture provided for the residence.
Rule4.
The three rooms in the residence of a Minister, a Minister of State and a Deputy Minister referred to in sub-section (2) of Section 4 of the Act shall be furnished on the following scale.
Rule5.
11. Rules 5 and 6 added by Notification No. GAD 19 MIR 58, dated 24-12-1959
(1) The articles with which a residence of a Minister, a Minister of State and a Deputy Minister is furnished under Rules 2 and 3 and the articles with which the rooms in the residence of a Minister, a Minister of State and a Deputy Minister are furnished under Rule 4, shall be deemed to be articles in charge of the Minister, the Minister of State and the Deputy Minister concerned and list of such articles shall be maintained by the State Government and a duplicate copy of such list maintained by the Private Secretary to the Minister, the Minister of State and the Deputy Minister.
(2)
(a) Whenever a residence furnished under Rules 2 and 3 is vacated by a Minister, a Minister of State and a Deputy Minister on relinquishing office, the articles with which such residence had been furnished shall be delivered by the Minister, the Minister of State and the Deputy Minister concerned to the State Government along with the list of articles maintained by the Private Secretary to the Minister, the Minister of State and the Deputy Minister.
(b) The articles with which the rooms in the residence of a Minister, a Minister of State and a Deputy Minister are furnished under Rule 4 shall be returned to the State Government when the Minister, the Minister of State and the Deputy Minister concerned relinquishes his office along with the list of, articles maintained by the Private Secretary to the Minister, the Minister of State and the Deputy Minister.
Rule6.
(1) All expenditure on maintenance of the articles provided under these rules in good condition and on repairs to such articles due to normal wear and tear shall be borne by the State Government.
(2) Losses in the articles provided under these rules due to breakages, thefts, or other causes may be written off by the Government provided that the value thereof does not exceed in the case of unbreakable articles, Rs. 50 and in the case of fragile articles Rs. 100 per year.
(3) The linen and carpets provided under these rules, when unserviceable, may be replaced by the Government, provided the unserviceable articles are returned to Government. |
