The Governors (Emoluments, Allowances and Privileges) Act, 1982

THE GOVERNORS (EMOLUMENTS, ALLOWANCES AND PRIVILEGES) ACT, 1982

This Act determines the emoluments, allowances, and privileges of Governors. It extends to the whole of India and comes into force on a date appointed by the Central Government.

The Act defines various terms used in the context of Governor's emoluments and allowances. These include:

• Emoluments: The total amount received by the Governor as salary, allowances, and other benefits.


• Leave allowance: A provision for leave granted to the Governor by the President.


• Use and maintenance of official residences: The Governor is entitled to use his official residence without paying rent or charge.


• Household establishment: No charge falls on the Governor personally in respect of payment or facilities provided to his household establishment.

The Act also provides for various privileges and allowances, such as:

• Traveling allowance on assumption or vacation of office


• Allowances for renewing furnishings and maintenance of official residences


• Entertainment allowance


• Hospitality grant


• Household establishment expenses


• Office expenses

Additionally, the Act provides for the power to make rules by the President, which shall be laid before both Houses of Parliament. It also validates special orders issued prior to the commencement of this Act regarding allowances, expenses, or privileges of any Governor.

The Act aims to ensure that Governors are provided with a suitable level of emoluments, allowances, and privileges to enable them to discharge their duties effectively.