Q410
Who decides the salary and allowances of the Speaker of the Lok Sabha?
A.
President
B.
Pay Commission
C.
Cabinet
D.
Parliament
AnswerAnswer: Option D
Solution
Answer: Option D
Solution:
Article-97 of the Indian Constitution authorizes, the Parliament to fix the salary and allowances payable to the Speaker of Lok Sabha and also to Deputy Speaker of Lok Sabha. Second Schedule of Constitution contains the provisions relating to salaries and allowances of certain office bearers including Speaker and Deputy Speaker of Lok Sabha.