MP's Salary Hike 2025 : Revised Pay, Pension & Allowances – Full Details

This notification issued by the Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs, Government of India, dated 21st March, 2025. It announces revisions to the salary, daily allowance, pension, and additional pension for Members and Ex-Members of Parliament, effective from 1st April, 2023. The revisions are based on the Cost Inflation Index specified under the Income-tax Act, 1961.

Key Revisions:

• Salary: Increased from ₹1,00,000 per month to ₹1,24,000 per month.
• Daily Allowance: Increased from ₹2,000 to ₹2,500.
• Pension: Increased from ₹25,000 per month to ₹31,000 per month.
• Additional Pension: For every year of service beyond five years, the rate increased from ₹2,000 per month to ₹2,500 per month.

Legal Basis:

The revisions are made under the Salary, Allowances and Pension of Members of Parliament Act, 1954, specifically under sub-section (2) of section 3 and sub-section (1A) of section 8A.

Purpose:

The adjustments aim to account for inflation and ensure that the compensation for MPs remains aligned with the rising cost of living.

Issuing Authority:

The notification is signed by Dr. Satya Prakash, Additional Secretary, and bears the file number F.No. 4/3/2022-ME.

This update reflects the government's periodic review of parliamentary remuneration to maintain fairness and adequacy in light of economic changes