The salary or allowance of certain public officials is protected under the law. Once a person is appointed to such an office, the government cannot reduce their pay or benefits. Parliament decides which official positions have this salary protection. This rule helps ensure financial independence for key government officers.

Where any salary or allowance of the holder of any office is charged on the Consolidated Fund, it shall not be altered to his or her disadvantage after he or she has been appointed to that office.

Subject to the provisions of this Constitution, Parliament shall prescribe the offices, the salaries and allowances in respect of which are charged on the Consolidated Fund by this Constitution.

Article 160: All public debt, including interest and related expenses, is charged to the Consolidated Fund.

Article 158: Salaries Protected After Appointment

Offices the remuneration of which is charged on the Consolidated Fund

Article 158: Salaries Protected After Appointment

Judicial Service Commission

158.Offices the remuneration of which is charged on the Consolidated Fund

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