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Former Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar Seeks Restoration of Pension as Ex-MLA

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Former Vice President of India Jagdeep Dhankhar has submitted an application to the Rajasthan Legislative Assembly, requesting the restoration of his pension as a former MLA. This move comes days after his resignation from the country's second-highest constitutional office. As per the Rajasthan Legislative Assembly (Officers and Members Emoluments and Pension) Act, 1956, Dhankhar is entitled to reinstatement of his pension from the date of his resignation. Under this act, he is eligible for a monthly pension of Rs 35,000, along with various travel benefits and medical reimbursement.

Key Takeaways:

  • Jagdeep Dhankhar, the former Vice President of India, has applied to the Rajasthan Legislative Assembly to restore his pension as a former MLA.
  • Dhankhar is entitled to a monthly pension of Rs 35,000, plus various travel benefits and medical reimbursement.
  • He is also eligible for a 20% increase in his pension to Rs 42,000 per month upon turning 75 years old.
  • As a constitutional expert has noted, Dhankhar is entitled to draw three pensions for his services as Vice President, MP, and MLA.
  • Dhankhar is entitled to benefits such as cashless medical treatment or reimbursement under the Rajasthan government's health scheme.
  • He is also eligible for reimbursement for travel by rail, air, ship, or steamer for himself and a guest, subject to the speaker's approval.
  • Dhankhar represented Kishangarh as a Congress MLA from 1993 to 1998 and became eligible for pension after completing his tenure.
  • His pension was suspended in July 2019 when he was appointed as the Governor of Bengal and later as Vice President in 2022.

Statistics:

  • Rs 35,000: the monthly pension entitlement of Jagdeep Dhankhar as a former MLA.
  • 20%: the increase in pension upon turning 75 years old.
  • Rs 42,000: the increased monthly pension amount after turning 75 years old.
  • 1993-1998: the tenure of Jagdeep Dhankhar as a Congress MLA from Kishangarh.
  • 1956: the year the Rajasthan Legislative Assembly (Officers and Members Emoluments and Pension) Act was enacted.
  • 1951: the birth year of Jagdeep Dhankhar.

Sources:

  • Rajasthan Legislative Assembly (Officers and Members Emoluments and Pension) Act, 1956.
  • Constitutional expert interview.

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