Haryana Grants Group-A Facilities to Board Chairpersons, Vice-Chairpersons

May 27, 2026

The Haryana government has approved new rules granting enhanced salaries, official facilities, and allowances to chairpersons and vice-chairpersons of boards, corporations, and other state bodies. Under the revised provisions, these posts will now receive facilities equivalent to those enjoyed by Group-A officers in the state government.

Salary, Car and Staff Facilities Approved

According to the new provisions, chairpersons and vice-chairpersons appointed in government bodies will receive a monthly salary of around ₹75,000 along with official perks. These include government vehicles, drivers, office staff, residential facilities, and other administrative support. The Haryana government has also decided to formalise allowances and benefits for members associated with these bodies.

Officials said the move is aimed at streamlining administrative functioning and ensuring uniformity in facilities provided to political appointees serving in state institutions. The revised rules are expected to apply to several boards, corporations, commissions, and authorities functioning under the Haryana government.

Members’ Allowances Also Finalised

Apart from the chairpersons and vice-chairpersons, the government has also determined sitting fees, travel allowances, and other benefits for members. The revised framework reportedly includes provisions for daily allowances during official meetings and reimbursement of travel expenses.

Sources indicated that the state government wanted to remove ambiguity regarding facilities and compensation available to appointees in different government bodies. Until now, several boards and corporations followed varying rules and informal arrangements regarding salaries and perks.

Under the updated structure, all such appointments are expected to function under a more standardised administrative framework.

Government Defends Decision

The Haryana government is likely to defend the move by arguing that chairpersons and vice-chairpersons perform important administrative and advisory responsibilities linked to public welfare schemes, policy implementation, and departmental coordination. Officials believe that providing better facilities would improve efficiency and accountability in these institutions.

Government sources also maintained that many of these posts require regular travel, public interaction, and coordination with departments, making official support necessary for smooth functioning.

Opposition May Raise Questions

The decision, however, is expected to trigger political debate, with opposition parties likely to question the timing and financial implications of granting enhanced facilities to political appointees. Critics may argue that such benefits could increase the financial burden on the state exchequer at a time when several sectors are demanding additional government support.

Political observers believe the move could also be seen as an attempt to accommodate senior leaders and party workers through appointments in boards and corporations while ensuring them better official status and benefits.

Despite possible criticism, the Haryana government appears determined to move ahead with the revised framework, presenting it as an administrative reform aimed at improving governance standards in state-run institutions.