(1) The Chairperson is entitled to pay and allowances and other privileges as per the status accorded to him by the Government. If the Chairperson is a member of the legislature of the Karnataka State, he shall not be entitled to any remuneration other than allowances as member of legislature under the relevant Act/ Rules. Where any person is appointed as a Chairperson who is in receipt of pension from Government or otherwise in respect of any previous service, the salary admissible to him under these rules shall be reduced by such amount of the pension.
(2) The members other than the Member-Secretary shall be entitled to the following sitting fee and allowances, namely:-
(a) Sitting fee Rs. 1000/- per sitting/meeting of the Commission subject to not exceeding Rs. 20,000/- per month. In addition, monthly allowance of Rs. 5,000/- (Rs. Five Thousand) a towards local conveyance, telephone and stationery expenses. Or the fee and allowances as decided by the government through a separate order, whichever is more.
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(b) Traveling allowance and Dearness allowance as admissible to Group-A Senior Officer of the State Government. Number of days tours by the member as part of Commission shall not be exceeding 10 days per month and such Tours shall be limited to purpose shall be related to the function of the Commission.
(c) The Chairperson and the members may under take tours outside the State and Country based on need with the prior approval of the Government.