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Friday, February 28, 2014

UPA II Govt Mandates 7th Pay Commission to revise salaries Friday Feb 28,2014


The UPA II Cabinet on Friday Feb 28,2014 gave mandate to the 7th Pay Commission for revising salaries of over 50 lakh central government employees and remuneration of 30 lakh pensioners

The decision will result in the benefit of improved pay and allowances as well as rationalisation of the pay structure in case of Central Government employees and other employees included in the scope of the 7th Central Pay Commission (CPC)

The CPC Headed by former Supreme Court Judge Ashok Kumar Mathur, the CPC has been asked to “examine, review, evolve and recommend changes that are desirable and feasible” regarding the principles that should govern the emoluments structure including pay, allowances and other facilities or benefits.

The recommendations, as per the terms of reference, have to be made while keeping in view the economic conditions in the country, need for fiscal prudence and the need to ensure that adequate resources are available for developmental expenditures and welfare measures.

The CPC’s report will be applicable on -
  • Central Government employees
  • All India Services
  •  personnel of the Union Territories
  •  officers and employees of the Indian Audit and Accounts Department
  • Members of regulatory bodies
  • officers and employees of the Supreme Court and 
  • personnel of Defence Forces.

The panel has also been asked to examine the “principles which should govern the structure of pension and other retirement benefits”, including revision of pension for those who have retired prior to the date of effect of these recommendations

Note


Prime Minister Manamohan Singh had approved setting up of the 7th Pay Commission in September 2013

The 6th Pay Commission was implemented wef Jan 01, 2006
The 5th Pay Commission from January 1, 1996 and 
The 4th Pay Commission from January 1, 1986

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