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As poll season approaches, govt employees put fiscal prudence to the sword

Due to the sheer size of the workforce, govt employees often go on strike, especially in election season, to have their demands met

As poll season approaches, govt employees put fiscal prudence to the sword
Updated On : 17 Jan 2023 | 10:10 AM IST

Revisit denial to disclose report on armed forces' pay: CIC to PMO

The Central Information Commission has directed the Prime Minister's Office to "revisit" its refusal to disclose under the RTI a 14-year old report by a Group of Ministers led by former External Affairs Minister Pranab Mukherjee on pay and pension of armed forces personnel on grounds that it was "highly sensitive". The directive came after the RTI applicant told the panel that substantial portions of the report that were termed "highly sensitive" and "prejudicially affecting the sovereignty and integrity of India" by the PMO, have already been declassified and disclosed by the Defence Ministry. Through his RTI application dated January 31, 2021, S Y Savur had sought the copy of the report submitted by Mukherjee on December 19, 2008 for then Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's approval and copy of the approval along with file notes, office memorandum along with all relevant information that "preceded" the approval. The PMO had refused to disclose the report and other documents, calling t

Revisit denial to disclose report on armed forces' pay: CIC to PMO
Updated On : 01 Nov 2022 | 6:44 PM IST

TMS Ep248: Reliance AGM, international tourism, US Fed, pay commission

What are the key takeaways from Reliance AGM? Why are Indian tourists flocking abroad? Will markets dip more on Fed's hawkish chorus? What is pay commission? All answers here

TMS Ep248: Reliance AGM, international tourism, US Fed, pay commission
Updated On : 30 Aug 2022 | 8:00 AM IST

What is pay commission?

Dearness Allowance for govt employees are like stopgap arrangements between two pay commission recommendations. Know what exactly a pay commission is and why are they so important for millions?

What is pay commission?
Updated On : 30 Aug 2022 | 7:00 AM IST

Only DA change, no plans for setting up 8th Pay Commission, says govt

The government is not considering setting up 8th Pay Commission for central government employees, Minister of State for Finance Pankaj Chaudhary informed Lok Sabha on Monday. "No such proposal is under consideration with the government for constitution of 8th Central Pay Commission for the central government employees," Chaudhary said in a written reply to a question if the government proposes to ensure timely constitution of Pay Commission for central government employees so that it could be implemented on January 1, 2026. ln order to compensate central government employees for erosion in the real value of their salaries on account of inflation, dearness allowances (DA) is paid to them and the rate of DA is revised periodically every six months on the basis of rate of inflation as per All lndia Consumer Price lndex for Industrial Workers released by Labour Bureau under the Ministry of Labour & Employment, he said. The government had set up 7th Pay Commission in February, 2014. ...

Only DA change, no plans for setting up 8th Pay Commission, says govt
Updated On : 09 Aug 2022 | 10:57 AM IST

Punjab 6th pay commission recommends 2-fold hike for govt workers

An increase in minimum pay from Rs 6,950 to Rs 18,000 per month, was recommended

Punjab 6th pay commission recommends 2-fold hike for govt workers
Updated On : 04 May 2021 | 7:50 PM IST

Central govt employees to get Rs 10,000 interest-free festival advance: FM

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said festival advance was discontinued from 6th Pay Commission for central government employees

Central govt employees to get Rs 10,000 interest-free festival advance: FM
Updated On : 12 Oct 2020 | 1:55 PM IST

Govt employees of J&K, Ladakh UTs to get salaries as per 7th pay commission

Home Minister Amit Shah has approved the proposal of payment of all 7th CPC allowances to the government employees of Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir and Union Territory of Ladakh

Govt employees of J&K, Ladakh UTs to get salaries as per 7th pay commission
Updated On : 22 Oct 2019 | 1:55 PM IST

Pay Commission effect: Banks sweeten car loan terms for govt employees

Banks have rolled out car financing schemes including up to 100% financing, lower interest rates and processing charges

Pay Commission effect: Banks sweeten car loan terms for govt employees
Updated On : 21 Sep 2016 | 12:43 AM IST

UP forms panel to look into 7th Pay Commission proposals

Committee would submit its report to state govt in 6 months

UP forms panel to look into 7th Pay Commission proposals
Updated On : 18 Jul 2016 | 6:59 PM IST

Employees grievances on 7th CPC to be referred to high-level panel

The representatives of the employees unions had earlier conveyed to the Centre that they did not want it to approve the CPC's recommendations on allowances without examining them further

Employees grievances on 7th CPC to be referred to high-level panel
Updated On : 07 Jul 2016 | 12:43 AM IST

Military seethes at Pay Commission suggestions

The resentment stems from the widespread belief that civilian officials are whittling away at their relative status

Military seethes at Pay Commission suggestions
Updated On : 24 Mar 2016 | 12:13 AM IST