In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,–
(a) “Assembly” means the Legislative Assembly of Puducherry;
(b) “member” means a member of the Assembly not being a Minister;
(c) “Speaker” means the Speaker of the Assembly; and
(d) “Deputy Speaker“ means the Deputy Speaker of the Assembly.
*[3. Salary and allowances, etc., of the Speaker. – (1) The Speaker shall be paid such salary, compensatory allowance, contingency allowance, constituency allowance, daily allowance, conveyance and travelling allowance as are provided for a Minister under the Salaries and Allowances of Ministers (Puducherry) Act,
1964.
(2) The Speaker shall also be entitled to all amenities including those regarding residence and motor car and repayable advance for purchase of motor car as are provided for a Minister. ] + This Act has come into force w.e.f 22.03.1965 * Substituted vide Act No.5 of 2010. This Act has come into force w.e.f 09.02.2007 416