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Section 1A of The Presidents Emoluments and Pension Act, 1951
1[1A. Emoluments of the President.— There shall be paid to the President by way of emoluments 2 [3 [five lakh rupees]] per mensem.
Summary
- This section establishes the regular salary, called emoluments, for the active President of India.
- It specifies that the President is paid five lakh rupees every month.
- It uses the Latin phrase per mensem, which simply means per month or monthly.
Practical examples
1Imagine Mr. Ramesh Sharma is elected as the President of India on June 1, 2026. On June 30, 2026, the government department processes his monthly salary and transfers exactly five lakh rupees into his bank account.
2Imagine Ms. Sunita Verma is serving her third year as President of India in 2027. Every month, she receives her standard pay of five lakh rupees under this provision to maintain her office and household.
FAQ
1. What are emoluments?
Emoluments refer to the salary, pay, or earnings that a person receives for holding a public office or doing a job.
2. What is the monthly salary of the President under Section 1A?
The President's monthly salary is five lakh rupees.
3. What does the phrase per mensem mean in this section?
It is a legal term that means per month or every month.
Test yourself
Q1.What does Section 1A define for the President?
Q2.What is the exact amount of monthly emoluments specified in Section 1A?
Q3.What does the term "per mensem" mean in Section 1A?
Q4.Which of the following is the correct name of Section 1A?
Q5.Does Section 1A mention any annual bonus or festival allowance?