Jammu, Feb 10 : The Jammu and Kashmir government on Tuesday said a proposal to enhance the monthly honorarium of Personal Assistants engaged with MLAs is under examination.
The information was provided by the Finance Department in a written reply to a question from Congress leader and legislator Tariq Hameed Karra in the Assembly as per Kashmir News Service (KNS).
Karra had asked whether it was a fact that PAs with MLAs have sought an increase in their monthly honorarium and entitlements like TA/DA at par with staff of other parliamentarians, and if so, the details and timeline for its consideration
In its reply, the department said, “A proposal has been received from Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs Department, regarding enhancement of monthly honorarium of Personal Assistants engaged with Hon’ble MLAs. The proposal is under examination in Finance Department.”
No further details or timeline were specified. (KNS)
