Notwithstanding anything contained in this Act, a member who does not wish to draw allowances at the rates admissible to him under this Act, as amended from time to time, may draw such allowances at such rates as in force on such day as he may elect by notice in writing addressed to the Speaker.
section 12-A was inserted by Raj Act No. 25 of 1976 vide Notification F.2(19)Vidhi/76 dated 17.04.1976