The government constitutes the Pay Commission almost every 10
years to revise the pay scale of its employees and often these are adopted by
states after some modifications. As part of the exercise, the Commission holds
discussions with various stakeholders, including organisations, federations,
groups representing civil employees as well as Defense services.
The 7th Pay Commission is ready with its report and is
expected to hand over the recommendations to the Central Government any time
now. The Department of Personnel and Training will examine the recommendations
and consult the Finance Ministry on them. After which the recommendations will
be implemented from January 1, 2016.
We have information from reliable sources, which if true, will
make the Central Government employees happy. The Seventh Pay Commission is
likely to recommend a substantial pay hike which could be up to 30% or even
more, said sources on Thursday.
There will be 5 to 6% performance-based increment every year
and those who are under-performing could retire by 55 years of age or after 30
years of service, added sources. House Rent Allowance could also be hiked by
10% to 30%.
The Commission, whose recommendations may also have a bearing
on the salaries of the state government staff, was given more time by the Union
Cabinet just a day before its original 18-month term was to end. Headed by
Justice AK Mathur, the Commission was appointed by the previous UPA government
in February 2014.
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