New Delhi, Oct 6: The independent panel set-up by Delhi government has proposed a 4-times hike in the basic salary allotted to the state legislators. If the ruling Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) accepts the recommendations of the panel, the basic salary of the MLAs will increase from Rs 12,000 to Rs 50,000 per month. Also Read - Delhi High Court Stays AAP Govt Order to Reserve 80% ICU beds in Private Hospitals for COVID Patients

Apart from the upgradation of basic pay, a number of allowances will also be hiked exponentially. The conveyance allowance will be raised from Rs 6,000 to Rs 30,000. The communication allowance will be increased from Rs 8,000 to Rs 10,000. Office rent allowance will be pushed upto Rs 25,000 and office help allowance will be provided to the tune of Rs 70,000. Apart from the above remunerations, the consitituency allowance, meant for constant aid to the constituents will be hiked from Rs 18,000 to Rs 50,000. Also Read - Farm Bills 2020: Haryana Home Minister Hits Out at Kejriwal, Asks Him What Provisions of Bills Benefit Corporates

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If the AAP government accepts the recommendations, the total cost to bared by the exchequer per month would Rs 2,35,000 for a single legislator.

Political opponents have siezed the opportunity to slam the AAP government for intending such an ambitious pay hike. “Unfortunate that a party which calls itself Aam Aadmi party want a 400 percent salary hike for MLAs,” said Congress leader Ajay Maken.

BJP state unit president Satish Upadhyay also slammed chief minister Arvind Kejriwal for fooling the people with his ‘Aam Aadmi’ persona. “Before elections he is something else. After the polls, his real character is exposed,” he added.

The demand to raise salary was raised by four AAP legislators in August. Nitin Tyagi, MLA from Laxmi Nagar cited the allotted funds inadequate to meet the monthly expenses.