What pension and facilities are provided to the spouse of the Speaker of the Lok Sabha who dies while in office?

Modified on Tue, 8 Apr at 4:39 AM

As per the 2002 Rules, if the Speaker of the Lok Sabha dies while holding office, the spouse is entitled to:

  • Family pension, issued by the Lok Sabha Secretariat
  • Rent-free accommodation anywhere in India for life (electricity and water bills are to be paid by the spouse)
  • Free medical attendance and treatment for themselves and any minor children
  • Reimbursement of travel expenses for treatment or for attending medical practitioners

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