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Art. 195 Part VI: The States

Salaries and Allowances of Members

Exact text — Constitution of India

Members of the Legislative Assembly or the Legislative Council of a State shall be entitled to receive such salaries and allowances as may from time to time be determined, by the Legislature of the State by law and, until provision in that respect is so made, allowances at such rates and upon such conditions as were immediately before the commencement of this Constitution applicable in the case of members of the Legislative Assembly of the corresponding Province.

In Plain English

What this Article actually means

The state-level mirror of Article 106 — the State Legislature itself determines its own members' salaries and allowances through ordinary legislation, mirroring the Union Parliament's equivalent self-determination power.

Why This Matters To You

How it shows up in everyday life

This is the constitutional basis for MLA/MLC salary and allowance structures, set through each state's own legislative process.

Read alongside this one

Art. 106 — Salaries and Allowances of Members

Frequently Asked

Quick answers about Article 195

Do different states pay their MLAs different amounts?

Yes — since each State Legislature independently determines this by its own law, MLA compensation varies considerably from state to state, reflecting different states' own legislative decisions and fiscal capacity.

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The text above reproduces Article 195 of the Constitution of India as amended to date, for general educational reference. It is public-domain legislative text, but we recommend cross-checking the authoritative version at legislative.gov.in or india.gov.in before relying on it for a legal matter. The explanation, examples and FAQs are general information, not legal advice — consult a qualified advocate for guidance on your specific situation.