By A Staff Reporter
New Delhi: In a setback for over 1 crore central government employees and pensioners, the Union Finance Ministry has confirmed that there is currently no proposal under consideration for establishing the 8th Central Pay Commission. This announcement dashes hopes of a pay revision in the near future.
Responding to a query in the Rajya Sabha, Minister of State for Finance Pankaj Chowdhury clarified the government's stance. “No proposal is being considered at present for the establishment of the 8th Central Pay Commission,” he stated, adding that the matter will be studied before a decision is taken.
The 8th Pay Commission was initially anticipated to be presented on February 1, 2025, as per the usual 10-year cycle of pay commissions. However, this timeline now appears uncertain. Experts suggest that the recommendations, if implemented, might only come into effect from January 1, 2026, following the completion of the 7th Pay Commission’s term on December 31, 2025.
This delay has come as a disappointment to nearly 50 lakh central government employees and 67 lakh pensioners who were hoping for a positive announcement in the upcoming Union Budget. The prospect of having to wait an additional year for revised pay scales has tempered expectations, leaving many disheartened.
Traditionally, a new pay commission is established every decade to review and revise salary structures and allowances. The delay in initiating the 8th Pay Commission has sparked concern among employees and pensioners, who had anticipated some relief or surprises from the Modi government in its final full-term budget.
As the wait continues, the decision is bound to shape discussions around fiscal planning and employee welfare in the coming year.
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