The Maharashtra government has accorded minister of state (MoS) status to Advocate General Ashutosh Kumbhakoni.
In a Government Resolution (GR) issued yesterday, the government said Kumbhakoni, the state's top law officer, will have minister of state rank and the remuneration provided to him will be as per the existing rules.
Kumbhakoni will have the MoS rank till he serves as the state's law officer. He will be given Rs 3,000 for monthly residential telephone bill.
He will be entitled for an official vehicle, which costs up to Rs 20 lakh, with a driver. However, he will not be entitled to use red beacon and national flag on the vehicle.
Kumbhakoni will be provided official residence meant for an MoS. He will be entitled to business class travel on official duty related to government.
He will be granted a place at official functions after the minister of state as per the warrant of precedence.
He will not be entitled to bodyguards, escort, telephone operator at residence, the GR said.
The government had recently accorded the rank of MoS Chairman of Mumbai's Siddhivinayak temple trust and Shiv Sena leader Adesh Bandekar.
Disclaimer: No Business Standard Journalist was involved in creation of this content
You’ve reached your limit of {{free_limit}} free articles this month.
Subscribe now for unlimited access.
Already subscribed? Log in
Subscribe to read the full story →
Smart Quarterly
₹900
3 Months
₹300/Month
Smart Essential
₹2,700
1 Year
₹225/Month
Super Saver
₹3,900
2 Years
₹162/Month
Renews automatically, cancel anytime
Here’s what’s included in our digital subscription plans
Exclusive premium stories online
Over 30 premium stories daily, handpicked by our editors
Complimentary Access to The New York Times
News, Games, Cooking, Audio, Wirecutter & The Athletic
Business Standard Epaper
Digital replica of our daily newspaper — with options to read, save, and share
Curated Newsletters
Insights on markets, finance, politics, tech, and more delivered to your inbox
Market Analysis & Investment Insights
In-depth market analysis & insights with access to The Smart Investor
Archives
Repository of articles and publications dating back to 1997
Ad-free Reading
Uninterrupted reading experience with no advertisements
Seamless Access Across All Devices
Access Business Standard across devices — mobile, tablet, or PC, via web or app