The salary and allowance of the Prime Minister of India is determined by the __________.

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  1. Cabinet Secretariat
  2. Parliament 
  3. PMO
  4. President of India

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Option 2 : Parliament 
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The correct answer is Parliament.

Key Points

  • The Salaries and Allowances of Minister Act, 1952 basically deal with the salaries and allowances of the Council of Ministers.
    • On the basis of this Act, these salaries & allowances are determined by the Parliament.

Additional Information

  • Parliament
    • The parliamentary system of government is the executive government branch of which has the indirect or any direct support of the parliament.
    • This direct or indirect support is generally shown by a vote of confidence.
    • The relationship between the legislature and the executive branch in any parliamentary system is called responsible government. 
  • Council of Ministers
    • Under PSA, we may see the Council of Ministers which is headed by the honorable Prime Minister to provide advice to the President to maintained his necessary work accordingly.
    • The Prime Minister is appointed by the President, who also appoints the governor of states, other ministers after taking advice from the Prime Minister.
    • The Council of Ministers is also responsible to the Lok Sabha. 
    • Article 74 of the Constitution of India provides for a Council of Ministers. 

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