Section 3, Gratuities and other Benefits Act, 2001;

In assessing the salary and other conditions of serviceunder section 2, the Committee shall have regard to– (a) the state of the national economy and, in particular, the per capita gross domestic product; (b) the ability of Government to pay such salaries and benefits as assessed; (c) the views of the holders of the offices concerned to be submitted either individually or in a representative capacity, as appropriate; (d) the privileges and other facilities accorded or to be accorded to the offices concerned; and (e) any other relevant factor as may be determined by the Committee. Interpretation. State Salaries Committee. Criteria to guide Committee. 2 3