THE JAMMU AND KASHMIR LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY (SPEAKER’S EMOLUMENTS) ACT, 1956

1. Short title and commencement. (1) This Act may be called the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly (Speaker’s Emoluments) Act, 1956. 1[(2) It shall come into force on such date as the Government may, by notification in the 2[Official Gazette], appoint in this behalf.

2. Definitions. In this Act,— (a) “house” includes the staff quarters and other buildings appurtenant thereof ; (b) “maintenance” in relation to a house shall include the payment of local rates and taxes and charges for electricity and water.

3[3. Salary and Allowances of the Speaker.––The Speaker shall be entitled to the salary, allowances and advances as are payable to a Minister under the Jammu and Kashmir Ministers and Ministers of State Salaries Act, 1956 and the rule made thereunder].