Mumbai, Sep 16 (PTI) The Maharashtra government has accorded ministerial status to the chairman of the Parshuram Economic Development Corporation (PEDC), along with facilities and allowances applicable to part-time chairpersons with such rank.
The PEDC, established to create self-employment and business opportunities for the economically weaker sections of the Brahmin community, is headed by Ashish Damle, a functionary of Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar-led NCP.
The Planning Department, in a government Resolution (GR) issued on Tuesday, stated that the PEDC chairman will be entitled to an honorarium of Rs 7,500 per month, a sitting allowance of Rs 500 for attending board meetings, and reimbursement of telephone expenses up to Rs 3,000 per month.
He will also be provided a vehicle facility, either through an official car with driver, a monthly allowance of Rs 10,000 for use of a private vehicle, or hiring a government-approved vehicle on a tender basis.
Travel and daily allowances as per state government norms will also be applicable during official tours and board meetings, the GR stated.
For official visits, the GR specifies a daily accommodation allowance of Rs 750 in Mumbai, Rs 500 in Nagpur, Aurangabad, Pune and Nashik, and Rs 350 in other districts.
He will also receive support staff, including a personal assistant, a clerk and a peon from the Corporation’s establishment.
While the chairman has been accorded ministerial rank and protocol position immediately after ministers at official functions, certain privileges like the use of a red beacon, national flag on his vehicle, personal security, escorts and guards have not been permitted, the GR said. PTI MR ARU
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