Article 151. Remuneration and benefits of President and Deputy President
Official Constitutional Text
151. (1) The remuneration and benefits payable to the President and the Deputy President shall be a charge on the Consolidated Fund.
(2) The remuneration, benefits and privileges of the President and Deputy President shall not be varied to their disadvantage while in office.
(3) The retirement benefits payable to a former President and a former Deputy President, the facilities available to and the privileges enjoyed by them, shall not be varied to their disadvantage during their lifetime.
Plain English Explanation
This is a simplified summary to explain this article in clear language. It is not the legal text of the Constitution.
Article 151 protects the salaries, allowances, and retirement benefits of both the President and the Deputy President. Their pay comes directly from the Consolidated Fund, which is the main government account holding all national tax revenues. To prevent political interference or punishment by Parliament, the law states that the active salary, benefits, and special privileges of a sitting President or Deputy President cannot be reduced or made worse while they are in office. Furthermore, this financial protection extends to their retirement, meaning the pension, office facilities, and official privileges given to former Presidents and Deputy Presidents can never be cut or lowered for the rest of their lives.