8th Pay Commission- Although the government had given hints about the 8th Pay Commission at the beginning of the year, no official announcement has been made yet. In such a situation, central employees and pensioners seem restless. An atmosphere of doubt and anxiety has been created among them.
In such a situation, NC-JCM (National Council-Joint Consultative Mechanism), representing the central government employees and pensioners, has intensified the demand to make public the Terms of Reference (ToR) related to the formation of the 8th Central Pay Commission. In this regard, NC-JCM Secretary Shiv Gopal Mishra has written a formal letter to the Cabinet Secretary on June 18.
Letter written to the cabinet secretary
NC-JCM Secretary Shiv Gopal Mishra has written a formal letter to the Cabinet Secretary in this regard on June 18. The letter states that the Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions (DOPT) had informed in January this year that the Government of India has decided to constitute the 8th Central Pay Commission and the Terms of Reference (ToR) for the said commission is currently being finalized. Then, the views and suggestions of the staff side of the National Council (JCM) were invited and they have been duly submitted to DOPT for consideration. The stock market again saw a boom
The staff side of NC-JCM said that till now neither the terms of the commission have been finalised nor any formal announcement has been made. This has created a lot of confusion and anxiety among the employees and pensioners. In the absence of clear and timely communication, apprehensions are growing among the employees about the credibility of the announcement regarding the establishment of the 8th Pay Commission.
In addition, serious concern has also arisen among the Central Government pensioners, especially due to the notification of the Finance Bill, which states that the government has the discretion to grant or not grant the benefit of pay fixation under the 8th Pay Commission to pensioners, the letter said. This is giving rise to a feeling of insecurity and resentment among retired employees, who expect that they will be treated at par with serving employees. Relief news for central employees
Serious concern is being raised about pensioners
The letter particularly raises concern over the fact that recently it was mentioned in the Finance Bill that the government will have the discretion to give or not give the benefit of pay revision to pensioners. This has deepened the fear among retired employees that they may be deprived of the benefits of the 8th Pay Commission. It is also written in the letter that if the government does not issue clear guidelines soon, it will not only affect the morale of the employees but can also create an atmosphere of distrust about the intentions of the government.
Main demands of the employees union
– The 8th Pay Commission committee should be constituted soon, so that work can begin and recommendations can come on time.
– The terms of the 8th Pay Commission should be made public soon.
– It should be made clear that pensioners will also get the full benefit of pay fixation and revision.