Chhattisgarh's 91-year-old Governor who said no to a salary hike

Balramji Dass Tandon writes to state's AG, says wants to draw old pay; he foregoes Rs 240,000 a month

Chhattisgarh Governor Balramji Dass Tandon has decided not to accept a raise in his salary.

In the 2018 budget, Finance Minister Arun Jaitley has announced a hefty hike in the salaries of the President, Vice-President and Governors. According to the new structure, state Governors' pay has been revised to Rs 350,000 a month from Rs 110,000.

The Centre recently issued fresh guidelines on allowances to Governors for tours, hospitality, entertainment and furnishings. The revision comes after four years.

“The Governor has decided not to accept the revised salary and the arrears (to be paid with effect from January 1, 2016),”