๐๐๐๐๐ซ๐ฆ๐๐ง๐ญ ๐จ๐ ๐ญ๐ก๐ ๐๐๐ซ๐ฅ๐ข๐๐ฆ๐๐ง๐ญ๐๐ซ๐ฒ ๐๐ง๐ญ๐ข๐ญ๐ฅ๐๐ฆ๐๐ง๐ญ๐ฌ (๐๐ฆ๐๐ง๐๐ฆ๐๐ง๐ญ) ๐๐ข๐ฅ๐ฅ ๐๐๐๐
During the continuation of deliberation on the Parliamentary Entitlements (Amendment) Bill 2024 held today, the Chairperson of the Legislative Committee, a member from Nyisho-Saephu constituency, submitted for the deferment of the Bill on the basis of a number of feedback received from local government leaders, stakeholders, and public fora, highlighting the need for a thorough review of the pay and entitlements structure for public servants as a whole. Some of the key issues highlighted were the need for alignment of all entitlements, addressing the inconsistencies and overlaps between the Parliamentary Entitlements Act of Bhutan 2008, the Pay Structure Reform Act 2022, and the Pay Revision Act 2023 and need for further examinations.
He also proposed that the government implement Sections 61 and 62 of the Pay Structure Reform Act 2022 and also consider for consolidation of all Entitlement related Acts into one legislation to ensure consistency and alignments of the Acts.
The motion for deferment of the Bill was seconded by the Deputy Chairperson of the Legislative Committee, member from Thrimshing-Kangpara constituency and further supported by the member from Lingmukha-Toedwang constituency. The proposal to defer the Bill was adopted by the House through a majority show of hands.
The House further directed the government to report on the implementation of Sections 61 and 62 of the Pay Structure Reform Act 2022 and also submit a report during the summer session. The deferment of the Bill aims to ensure comprehensive consultations and the development of a consistent legislative framework.
