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Seventh
Central
Pay
Commission
The Government
of India,
vide notification
No.1/1/2013-E.III(A) of 28.02.2014,
appointed
the
Seventh
Central
Pay
Commission
with
specified
Terms
of
Reference.
The
Commission,
after
due
deliberations,
submits
its
report
to
the
Government
of
India
on
this
19
t
h
day
of
November,
2015.
of India,
vide notification
No.1/1/2013-E.III(A) of 28.02.2014,
appointed
the
Seventh
Central
Pay
Commission
with
specified
Terms
of
Reference.
The
Commission,
after
due
deliberations,
submits
its
report
to
the
Government
of
India
on
this
19
t
h
day
of
November,
2015.
Sd./-
Ashok
K
umar
Mathur
K
umar
Mathur
(Chairman)
Sd./-
Vivek
Rae
Rae
(Member)
Sd./
–Rathin
Roy
(Member)
Roy
(Member)
Organisation
Commission
1. Justice Shri Ashok Kumar Mathur, Chairman 2. Shri Vivek Rae, Member
3. Dr. Rathin Roy, Member
4. Smt. Meena Agarwal, Secretary
Secretariat
1. Shri Jayant Sinha, JS
2. Shri Samir Kumar Sinha, JS
3. Shri Rajiv Mishra, Adviser
4. Smt. Yashashri Shukla, Director
5. Shri Mudit Mittal, Director
6. Shri D.K. Rai, Director
7. Shri Sudhir Sharma, US
8. Shri B.R. Desi Reddy, US
9. Shri Sukadev Sarangi, Sr.PPS
10. Shri Khub Ram, PPS
11. Shri Ajay Kumar Jain, DDO
12. Smt. Promila Rajvanshi, PS
13. Shri I.G. Baines, SO
14. Shri K.R. Devarajan, SO
15. Shri A.K. Das, SO
16. Smt. Uma Vijayan, SO
17. Shri Radhe Shyam Singh, SO
18. Shri Bijendra Prasad, Assistant
2. Shri Samir Kumar Sinha, JS
3. Shri Rajiv Mishra, Adviser
4. Smt. Yashashri Shukla, Director
5. Shri Mudit Mittal, Director
6. Shri D.K. Rai, Director
7. Shri Sudhir Sharma, US
8. Shri B.R. Desi Reddy, US
9. Shri Sukadev Sarangi, Sr.PPS
10. Shri Khub Ram, PPS
11. Shri Ajay Kumar Jain, DDO
12. Smt. Promila Rajvanshi, PS
13. Shri I.G. Baines, SO
14. Shri K.R. Devarajan, SO
15. Shri A.K. Das, SO
16. Smt. Uma Vijayan, SO
17. Shri Radhe Shyam Singh, SO
18. Shri Bijendra Prasad, Assistant
Consultants
1. Shri Dev Raj
2. Shri M.K. Malhotra
3. Smt. Sneh P. Madan
4. Shri P.R. Das
5. Shri Mahendra Singh
6. Shri T.K. Chakravarty
7. Shri K.K. Funda
8. Shri H.K. Bhatt
9. Shri Rattan Singh
10. Shri K. Srinivasan
11. Shri J.K. Ahuja
12. Shri C.L. Zaroo
13. Shri A.C. Vadhera
14. Shri Balbir Singh
15. Shri P.R. Rana
16. Smt. Sunita Guglani
2. Shri M.K. Malhotra
3. Smt. Sneh P. Madan
4. Shri P.R. Das
5. Shri Mahendra Singh
6. Shri T.K. Chakravarty
7. Shri K.K. Funda
8. Shri H.K. Bhatt
9. Shri Rattan Singh
10. Shri K. Srinivasan
11. Shri J.K. Ahuja
12. Shri C.L. Zaroo
13. Shri A.C. Vadhera
14. Shri Balbir Singh
15. Shri P.R. Rana
16. Smt. Sunita Guglani
Others
1. Shri B.B.Jena, MTS
2. Shri P.K.Jha, MTS
3. Shri Vinod Singh Khera, SCD
4. Shri Ram Bharosa, SCD
5. Shri Raj Kumar, SCD
6. Bhajan Singh, SCD
7. Inder Lal Singh, SCD
2. Shri P.K.Jha, MTS
3. Shri Vinod Singh Khera, SCD
4. Shri Ram Bharosa, SCD
5. Shri Raj Kumar, SCD
6. Bhajan Singh, SCD
7. Inder Lal Singh, SCD
Acknowledgement
I record my appreciation for the useful cooperation provided by Member Shri Vivek Rae and Shri Ratin Roy. Shri Vivek Rae has long administrative
experience to his credit. His useful guidance and advice was an asset to Commission and helped in solving intricate problems of Pay determination. He,
with his robust knowledge and gentle behaviour, has earned the heart of all of us who were associated with this Commission. I shall be failing in my
duty if I do not record his useful contribution in accomplishing the task of Commission in record time.
experience to his credit. His useful guidance and advice was an asset to Commission and helped in solving intricate problems of Pay determination. He,
with his robust knowledge and gentle behaviour, has earned the heart of all of us who were associated with this Commission. I shall be failing in my
duty if I do not record his useful contribution in accomplishing the task of Commission in record time.
I am equally grateful to Dr. Rathin Roy, a great young economist of the country who with his great scholarly knowledge provided an economic input to
the completion of this task. He is a very amiable and cheerful person. He was always available for the economic and financial advice in accomplishing
this task.
the completion of this task. He is a very amiable and cheerful person. He was always available for the economic and financial advice in accomplishing
this task.
The main moving force behind this Commission was Smt. Meena Agarwal who with her long administrative experience has rendered a great service to this
Commission in completion of task. If shehad not been there, perhaps the Commission would not have successfully completed task in the record time. It is
her statesmanship that she could procure the accommodation and staff in time. She had knack to pick the right kind of colleagues. Smt. Meena Agarwal
was the heart and soul of this Commission and because of her hard labour, devotion and commitment, this Commission could accomplish its task. I record
my great appreciation of her service rendered to this Commission. I wish her great prosperity and good health post retirement.
Commission in completion of task. If shehad not been there, perhaps the Commission would not have successfully completed task in the record time. It is
her statesmanship that she could procure the accommodation and staff in time. She had knack to pick the right kind of colleagues. Smt. Meena Agarwal
was the heart and soul of this Commission and because of her hard labour, devotion and commitment, this Commission could accomplish its task. I record
my great appreciation of her service rendered to this Commission. I wish her great prosperity and good health post retirement.
Shri Jayant Sinha, a man of great rectitude and devoted person who had keen eye like an able auditor to see things through in its proper perspective.
The contribution provided by him in accomplishing the task of the Commission is immense and I record my great appreciation for his unfailing
contribution to this Commission.
The contribution provided by him in accomplishing the task of the Commission is immense and I record my great appreciation for his unfailing
contribution to this Commission.
Shri Samir Kumar Sinha is a young and energetic upcoming member of Indian Administrative Service. He holds a bright future before him. He has made the
immense contribution in successfully accomplishing task before this Commission. He holds a long and rich experience of administrative matters. I have
no doubt that he will make outstanding career in times to come. I wish him great success in his life.
immense contribution in successfully accomplishing task before this Commission. He holds a long and rich experience of administrative matters. I have
no doubt that he will make outstanding career in times to come. I wish him great success in his life.
Shri Rajiv Mishra, another young economist who has very ably assisted this Commission with his thorough knowledge of economics and left a great
imprint. He has made a tremendous contribution and I wish him a great success in his career.
imprint. He has made a tremendous contribution and I wish him a great success in his career.
Smt. Yashashri Shukla, a young officer from the Indian P&T Accounts and Finance Service has made extraordinary contribution in accomplishing the
task given to her, especially in determination of the pay structure. She has all round experience and has not spared any efforts in completing the work
of this Commission successfully. She is a devoted and conscientious worker and has displayed great stamina. She holds a bright future and I am sure by her positive attitude towards the life, she will make a mark in her
career. I wish her great success in her life.
task given to her, especially in determination of the pay structure. She has all round experience and has not spared any efforts in completing the work
of this Commission successfully. She is a devoted and conscientious worker and has displayed great stamina. She holds a bright future and I am sure by her positive attitude towards the life, she will make a mark in her
career. I wish her great success in her life.
Shri Mudit Mittal, aman from the Indian RailwayAccounts Servicehad a great hold on various aspects of the administration. Though essentially he is a
man from Finance, but his grip over all other matters is excellent. He has worked tenaciously and made tremendous contribution in accomplishing the
task. He also holds a great future before him. He has a long way to go in his life and I wish him great success.
man from Finance, but his grip over all other matters is excellent. He has worked tenaciously and made tremendous contribution in accomplishing the
task. He also holds a great future before him. He has a long way to go in his life and I wish him great success.
Shri D.K. Rai, a young officer from Accounts and Finance stream who had a deep insight into the financial matters especially, the defence. His
knowledge about defence finance has been of great help to this Commission in determining the pay structure for the defence forces. He is a young man
and hold a long career before him and his insight into the financial intricacies of the pay structure of the defence service will take him to great
height. I wish him great success, a bright future awaits him.
knowledge about defence finance has been of great help to this Commission in determining the pay structure for the defence forces. He is a young man
and hold a long career before him and his insight into the financial intricacies of the pay structure of the defence service will take him to great
height. I wish him great success, a bright future awaits him.
Shri Sudhir Sharma, Under Secretary, on deputation from the C&AG department has contributed greatly to the considerable logistics efforts involved
in making the various interactions of the Commission, both in Delhi and outstations, extremely efficient and hassle-free.
in making the various interactions of the Commission, both in Delhi and outstations, extremely efficient and hassle-free.
The contribution made by Smt. Promila Rajvanshi, PS is worthy of special mention. She has undertaken the exacting task of preparation of the Report
document.
document.
Shri Arun Khera, PPS in Armed Forces Tribunal, rendered invaluable assistance especially at the initial stages of setting up the Commission. His
contribution is greatly appreciated.
contribution is greatly appreciated.
I also record my appreciation for the useful assistance given to me by my personal staff i.e. Shri Sukhdev Sarangi, Sr. PPS, Shri C.L. Zaroo, PS and
Shri Khub Ram, PPS who have very ably assisted me in performing my duties. I am deeply impressed by their devotion and the confidentiality with which
they have assisted me in discharging my duties. I also record my appreciation of both the drivers Shri Vinod Khera and Shri Raj Kumar who have served
me with the great dedication. I shall be failing in my duty if I do not acknowledge the household staff working with me for their devotion and
faithfulness in discharging their duties. I also record my appreciation of support provided by my security staff.
Shri Khub Ram, PPS who have very ably assisted me in performing my duties. I am deeply impressed by their devotion and the confidentiality with which
they have assisted me in discharging my duties. I also record my appreciation of both the drivers Shri Vinod Khera and Shri Raj Kumar who have served
me with the great dedication. I shall be failing in my duty if I do not acknowledge the household staff working with me for their devotion and
faithfulness in discharging their duties. I also record my appreciation of support provided by my security staff.
I also record my appreciation for all other staff of the Commission who have contributed one way or the other in accomplishing the task of the
Commission successfully. I record my gratitude for all of them who had assisted this Commission faithfully and devoted their time usefully in
completing the task of this Commission.
Commission successfully. I record my gratitude for all of them who had assisted this Commission faithfully and devoted their time usefully in
completing the task of this Commission.
(A.K.Mathur) Chairman, 7th CPC
List
of
Abbreviations
of
Abbreviations
| Abbreviation used |
Stands for |
| B.E. | Bachelor of Engineering |
| B.Tech. | Bachelor of Technology |
| CAPF | Central Armed Police Force |
| CGHS | Central Government Health Scheme |
| CPC | Central Pay Commission |
| CSS | Central Secretariat Service |
| CSSS | Central Secretariat Stenographers’ Service |
| DA | Dearness Allowance |
| DoPT | Department of Personnel and Training |
| GDP | Gross Domestic Product |
| GP 5400 (PB-3) | Grade Pay of ₹5400 in Pay Band 3 |
| HAG | Higher Administrative Grade |
| IIMA | Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad |
| IIMC | Indian Institute of Management, Kolkata |
| JCM-Staff Side | Joint Consultative Machinery (National Council) – Staff Side |
| JCOs/ORs | Junior Commissioned Officers/Other Ranks |
| LDCE | Limited Departmental Competitive Examination |
| M.Tech. | Masters of Technology |
| MACP | Modified Assured Career Progression |
| MHA | Ministry of Home Affairs |
| MNS | Military Nursing Service |
| MSP | Military Service Pay |
| MTS | Multi-Tasking Staff |
| NFU | Non-functional Upgrade |
| NPS | National Pension System |
| pa | per annum |
| PBORs | Persons Below Officer’s Rank |
| pm | per month |
| PRIS | Performance Related Incentive Scheme |
| SAG | Senior Administrative Grade |
| UPSC | Union Public Service Commission |
| w.e.f. | with effect from |
INDEX
| 1. | Foreword | 1 | |
| 2. | The Macroeconomic Situation | 9 | |
| 2.1 | General Economic Situation and Financial Resources of the Central Government | 9 | |
| 2.2 | Financial Resources of the State Governments | 15 | |
| 3. | Analysis of Central Government Personnel | 19 | |
| 4. | Approach to Pay | 55 | |
| 4.1 | Principles of Pay Determination | 55 | |
| 4.2 | Determination of Minimum Pay | 60 | |
| 5. | Revised Pay Structure | 67 | |
| 5.1 | Pay Structure (Civilian Employees) | 67 | |
| 5.2 | Pay Structure (Defence Forces Personnel) |
86 | |
| 6. | Pay Related Issues of Defence Forces Personnel | 95 | |
| 6.1 | Background and Approach to Pay Related Issues of Defence Personnel | 95 | |
| 6.2 | Cadres of Defence Forces Personnel | 105 | |
| 7. | Pay Scales for Specific Services, Categories & Cadres | 139 | |
| 7.1 | Headquarters Organisations in Government of India and Office Staff in Field Offices | 139 | |
| 7.2 | All India Services | 148 | |
| 7.3 | Central Services Group A | 167 | |
| 7.4 | Engineering Services | 195 | |
| 7.5 | Scientific Services | 199 | |
| 7.6 | Medical and Paramedical Services | 206 | |
| 7.7 | Common Categories | 224 | |
| 8. | Allowances | 243 | |
| 8.1 | List of Allowances (Summary) | 243 | |
| 8.2 | Overview of Allowances | 252 | |
| 8.3 | Allowances Payable for Additional/ Extra Duty | 256 | |
| 8.4 | Allowances related to Knowledge Updates | 262 | |
| 8.5 | Allowances related to Deputation | 264 | |
| 8.6 | Allowances related to Working on Holidays |
265 | |
| 8.7 | Allowances related to Housing | 267 | |
| 8.8 | Allowances related to Good Service | 273 | |
| 8.9 | Qualification Allowances | 276 | |
| 8.10 | Allowances related to Risk and Hardship | 285 | |
| 8.11 | Allowances for Running Staff of Indian Railways |
306 | |
| 8.12 | Allowances related to Sports | 312 | |
| 8.13 | Sumptuary Allowances | 313 | |
| 8.14 | Allowances related to Training | 315 | |
| 8.15 | Allowances related to Travel | 317 | |
| 8.16 | Allowances related to Uniform | 330 | |
| 8.17 | Other Allowances ( CEA, DA, NPA, Family Planning, FMA, HAA, BCA, NDA, OTA, Ration Money, SDA etc. – total 52 Allowances) | 334 | |
| 9. | Other Facilities | 359 | |
| 9.1 | Advances | 359 | |
| 9.2 | Holidays and Leave | 363 | |
| 9.3 | CGEGIS | 370 | |
| 9.4 | GPF | 372 | |
| 9.5 | Medical Facilities for Serving Employees and Pensioners |
373 | |
| 9.6 | Persons with Disabilities | 378 | |
| 10. | Pension and Related Benefits | 381 | |
| 10.1 | Pension and Related Benefits of Civilian Employees | 381 | |
| 10.2 | Pension and Related Benefits of Defence Forces Personnel |
397 | |
| 10.3 | National Pension System (NPS) | 421 | |
| 11. | Issues Specific to Ministries and Departments | 429 | |
| 11.1 | Ministry of Agriculture | 429 | |
| 11.2 | Department of Atomic Energy | 441 | |
| 11.3 | Ministry of AYUSH | 447 | |
| 11.4 | Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers | 450 | |
| 11.5 | Ministry of Civil Aviation | 453 | |
| 11.6 | Ministry of Coal | 456 | |
| 11.7 | Ministry of Commerce and Industry | 459 | |
| 11.8 | Ministry of Communications and Information Technology | 466 | |
| 11.9 | Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution | 485 | |
| 11.10 | Ministry of Corporate Affairs | 489 | |
| 11.11 | Ministry of Culture | 493 | |
| 11.12 | Ministry of Defence | 500 | |
| 11.13 | Ministry of Development of North Eastern Regions | 527 | |
| 11.14 | Ministry of Drinking Water and Sanitation | 530 | |
| 11.15 | Ministry of Earth Sciences | 533 | |
| 11.16 | Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate Change | 539 | |
| 11.17 | Ministry of External Affairs | 547 | |
| 11.18 | Ministry of Finance | 552 | |
| 11.19 | Ministry of Food Processing Industries | 577 | |
| 11.20 | Ministry of Health and Family Welfare | 580 | |
| 11.21 | Ministry of Heavy Industries & Public Enterprises | 588 | |
| 11.22 | Ministry of Home Affairs | 591 | |
| 11.23 | Union Territories | 621 | |
| 11.24 | Ministry of Human Resource Development | 661 | |
| 11.25 | Ministry of Information and Broadcasting | 666 | |
| 11.26 | Ministry of Labour and Employment | 674 | |
| 11.27 | Ministry of Law and Justice | 680 | |
| 11.28 | Ministry of Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises | 686 | |
| 11.29 | Ministry of Mines | 690 | |
| 11.30 | Ministry of Minority Affairs | 697 | |
| 11.31 | Ministry of New & Renewable Energy | 700 | |
| 11.32 | Ministry of Overseas Indian Affairs | 703 | |
| 11.33 | Ministry of Panchayati Raj | 705 | |
| 11.34 | Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs | 708 | |
| 11.35 | Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions | 711 | |
| 11.36 | Central Vigilance Commission | 718 | |
| 11.37 | Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas | 720 | |
| 11.38 | Ministry of Planning | 723 | |
| 11.39 | Ministry of Power | 726 | |
| 11.40 | Ministry of Railways | 729 | |
| 11.41 | Ministry of Road, Transport and Highways | 755 | |
| 11.42 | Ministry of Rural Development | 758 | |
| 11.43 | Ministry of Science and Technology | 761 | |
| 11.44 | Ministry of Shipping | 768 | |
| 11.45 | Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment | 772 | |
| 11.46 | Department of Space | 776 | |
| 11.47 | Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation | 781 | |
| 11.48 | Ministry of Steel | 786 | |
| 11.49 | Ministry of Textiles | 789 | |
| 11.50 | Ministry of Tourism | 793 | |
| 11.51 | Ministry of Tribal Affairs | 796 | |
| 11.52 | Ministry of Urban Development and Ministry of Housing and Urban Poverty Alleviation | 798 | |
| 11.53 | Ministry of Water Resources, River Development and Ganga Rejuvenation | 809 | |
| 11.54 | Ministry of Women and Child Development | 819 | |
| 11.55 | Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports | 821 | |
| 11.56 | President’s Secretariat | 824 | |
| 11.57 | Vice President’s Secretariat | 825 | |
| 11.58 | Cabinet Secretariat | 826 | |
| 11.59 | Prime Minister’s Office | 827 | |
| 11.60 | Union Public Service Commission | 828 | |
| 11.61 | Election Commission of India | 830 | |
| 11.62 | Indian Audit and Accounts Department | 832 | |
| 12. | Officers and Employees of the Supreme Court of India | 839 | |
| 13. | Regulatory Bodies | 845 | |
| 14. | Training | 849 | |
| 15. | Bonus Schemes and Performance Related Pay | 855 | |
| 16. | Financial Implications | 863 | |
| 17. | Executive Summary | 865 | |
| 18. | Meetings held by the Commission | 875 | |
Foreword
1.1 India is a vast country measuring 3,214 km from north to south, 2,933 km from east to west, with an area running to 3.3 million square km. It has a
land frontier of 15,200 km and a coastline of 7,517 km. It shares borders with the neighbouring countries of China, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan,
Nepal, Myanmar, Afghanistan and Maldives. We also share maritime borders with Malaysia, Sri Lanka and Thailand. The longest borders are with China and
Pakistan, measuring 3488 km and 3,323 km respectively. Apart from its physical size India has a large population of about 1.2 billion. To govern such a
vast country, India needs a strong civil and non-civil work force.
land frontier of 15,200 km and a coastline of 7,517 km. It shares borders with the neighbouring countries of China, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan,
Nepal, Myanmar, Afghanistan and Maldives. We also share maritime borders with Malaysia, Sri Lanka and Thailand. The longest borders are with China and
Pakistan, measuring 3488 km and 3,323 km respectively. Apart from its physical size India has a large population of about 1.2 billion. To govern such a
vast country, India needs a strong civil and non-civil work force.
1.2 Our country also has immense diversity in its culture, caste, religion, customs, languages that give it uniqueness. Keeping in view these features,
our forefathers conceived a Constitution which captures all its unique features. The Indian Constitution is unitary as well as federal in character.
The Preamble of the Indian Constitution reads as under:
our forefathers conceived a Constitution which captures all its unique features. The Indian Constitution is unitary as well as federal in character.
The Preamble of the Indian Constitution reads as under:
WE, THE PEOPLE OF INDIA, having solemnly resolved to constitute India into a SOVEREIGN SOCIALIST SECULAR DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC and to secure to all its citizens:
JUSTICE, social, economic and political;
LIBERTY of thought, expression, belief, faith and worship;
EQUALITY of status and of opportunity;
and to promote among them all
FRATERNITY assuring the dignity of the individual and the unity and integrity of the Nation;
LIBERTY of thought, expression, belief, faith and worship;
EQUALITY of status and of opportunity;
and to promote among them all
FRATERNITY assuring the dignity of the individual and the unity and integrity of the Nation;
IN OUR CONSTITUENT ASSEMBLY this twenty-sixth day of November, 1949, do HEREBY ADOPT, ENACT AND GIVE TO OURSELVES THIS CONSTITUTION.
1.3 The basic feature of Indian Constitution is that it has three pillars–Legislature, Executive and Judiciary. Laws are framed by the Legislature.
They are executed by the Executive machinery of the government. The Judiciary works as a watchdog so that both, the Legislature and Executive, shall
not overstep the framework of the Constitution. Laws made by the Legislature are implemented by the Executive. Therefore, the Constitution conceived
Civil Services like the All India Services and Central Services. Since the Indian Constitution is federal as well as unitary in character, each state
has its own legislature i.e., State Assemblies. TheCentral Government legislates through Parliament i.e.,Lok Sabhaand RajyaSabha. Under
IndianConstitution power to legislatehas been demarcatedin the VIISchedule of Constitution. There are three lists, List-I enumerates subjects on which
the Central Government will legislate, List-II enumerates subjects on which states shall legislate, List-III, on which both, the Centre and the States
shall have concurrent power to legislate.
They are executed by the Executive machinery of the government. The Judiciary works as a watchdog so that both, the Legislature and Executive, shall
not overstep the framework of the Constitution. Laws made by the Legislature are implemented by the Executive. Therefore, the Constitution conceived
Civil Services like the All India Services and Central Services. Since the Indian Constitution is federal as well as unitary in character, each state
has its own legislature i.e., State Assemblies. TheCentral Government legislates through Parliament i.e.,Lok Sabhaand RajyaSabha. Under
IndianConstitution power to legislatehas been demarcatedin the VIISchedule of Constitution. There are three lists, List-I enumerates subjects on which
the Central Government will legislate, List-II enumerates subjects on which states shall legislate, List-III, on which both, the Centre and the States
shall have concurrent power to legislate.
1.4 This is reflected in Article 309 of the Constitution which empowers the Parliament and the State to legislate frame an Act to lay down the service
conditions of the respective services. There is a proviso to Article 309 of the Constitution of India as per that, till the Parliament or the State Legislature frames an Act, Rules can be framed by the Central Government or State Government to regulate the service conditions of employees.
The amended Article 312 also contemplates creation of All India Services common to the Union as well as the States. This is brief legal background that
how service condition of the government servants are regulated under the Indian Constitution.
conditions of the respective services. There is a proviso to Article 309 of the Constitution of India as per that, till the Parliament or the State Legislature frames an Act, Rules can be framed by the Central Government or State Government to regulate the service conditions of employees.
The amended Article 312 also contemplates creation of All India Services common to the Union as well as the States. This is brief legal background that
how service condition of the government servants are regulated under the Indian Constitution.
1.5 Since the laws are laid down by the Parliament and the Executive has to implement those laws, the Executive consists of political elected
representatives as well as the bureaucracy. So far as political elected representatives are concerned, they are elected by the people, but the
bureaucracy is recruited under the Rules framed under the Constitution. The elected political elected representatives and duly recruited bureaucracy
together govern the country.
representatives as well as the bureaucracy. So far as political elected representatives are concerned, they are elected by the people, but the
bureaucracy is recruited under the Rules framed under the Constitution. The elected political elected representatives and duly recruited bureaucracy
together govern the country.
1.6 What should be the norms for governance? This has been a moot point through ages and the norms of the governance have changed from time to time. If
we go to the past history of ancient India, we have many scriptures which have dealt with issues of governance and those norms are also relevant in the
present time. Bhagwat Gita tackles many management issues at the grassroot level and offers feasible solutions on the principles of value-based ethics,
enlightened leadership and human quality development. It says:
we go to the past history of ancient India, we have many scriptures which have dealt with issues of governance and those norms are also relevant in the
present time. Bhagwat Gita tackles many management issues at the grassroot level and offers feasible solutions on the principles of value-based ethics,
enlightened leadership and human quality development. It says:
||यद् यद् आचरति श्रेष्ठम्|
|तत् तद् ऐवेतरो जन:|
|स यत् प्रमाणम् कुरूते|
|लोकस् तद् अनुवर्तते||
(Ch. III Karmayoga Shloka 21)
It means whatever action a great man performs, common men follow and whatever standards he sets by exemplary acts, all the world pursues. It is further
stated in the Gita “यथो धर्म: तथो जय:” meaning “where there is Dharma there is victory” or, in other words, success goes hand in hand with righteousness.
stated in the Gita “यथो धर्म: तथो जय:” meaning “where there is Dharma there is victory” or, in other words, success goes hand in hand with righteousness.
1.7 Chanakya also, in his celebrated discourse “Arthashashtra,” emphasized that the Dharma Sukti is applicable to both, a ruler and the common man. It
is necessary to follow Dharma in all walks of human life.
1.8 Therefore, if we have a dedicated bureaucracy, then they will provide a good leadership and good governance.
1.9 It is unfortunate that we have lost sight of relevant principles enshrined in our scriptures, and this has led to a steep decline of our
administrative machinery. It needs to be resuscitated by infusing the norms of righteousness.
1.10 During the Mughal period, there was an evolution of administrative system that was further improved by the British rulers for our country, they
framed elaborate norms to govern the countryand created an administrative framework, which was adopted and formalised under the Indian Constitution.
1.11 To get a competent workforce, the government has laid down recruitment rules for recruiting persons who are efficient and competent. To improve
efficiency, the government has from time to time constituted Administrative Reforms Commissions to suggest ways and means to improve efficiency in administration. The Government
of India has also, from time to time, set up various Pay Commissions for improving the pay structure of its employees so that they can attract better
talent to public service. In this 21st century, the global economy has undergone a vast change and it has seriously impacted the living conditions of
the salaried class. The economic value of the salaries paid to them earlier has diminished. The economy has become more and more consumer economy.
Therefore, to keep the salary structure of the employees viable, it has become necessary to improve the pay structure of their employees so that
better, more competent and talented people could be attracted for governance.
efficiency, the government has from time to time constituted Administrative Reforms Commissions to suggest ways and means to improve efficiency in administration. The Government
of India has also, from time to time, set up various Pay Commissions for improving the pay structure of its employees so that they can attract better
talent to public service. In this 21st century, the global economy has undergone a vast change and it has seriously impacted the living conditions of
the salaried class. The economic value of the salaries paid to them earlier has diminished. The economy has become more and more consumer economy.
Therefore, to keep the salary structure of the employees viable, it has become necessary to improve the pay structure of their employees so that
better, more competent and talented people could be attracted for governance.
1.12 In this background, the Seventh Central Pay Commission was constituted and the government framed certain Terms of Reference for this Commission.
The salient features of the terms are to examine and review the existing pay structure and to recommend changes in the pay, allowances and other
facilities as are desirable and feasible for civil employees as well as for the Defence Forces, having due regard to the historical and traditional
parities. The framework should be linked with the need to attract the most suitable talented candidate to the government service and promote
efficiency, accountability and responsibility in the work culture. In addition, it is to review the norms of bonus, keeping in view performance and
productivity, as also examine the existing pension scheme and other retirement benefits. The terms of reference enjoin that the recommendations should
be made keeping in view the economic conditions and available resources of the country and also the likely impact on the State Governments. The Terms
of Reference also mandated the Commission to make the recommendations keeping the best global practices and their adaptability and relevance in Indian
conditions. A closer look at the terms of reference reveals, thus, that there are many newer elements which have broadened the remit of this
Commission.
The salient features of the terms are to examine and review the existing pay structure and to recommend changes in the pay, allowances and other
facilities as are desirable and feasible for civil employees as well as for the Defence Forces, having due regard to the historical and traditional
parities. The framework should be linked with the need to attract the most suitable talented candidate to the government service and promote
efficiency, accountability and responsibility in the work culture. In addition, it is to review the norms of bonus, keeping in view performance and
productivity, as also examine the existing pension scheme and other retirement benefits. The terms of reference enjoin that the recommendations should
be made keeping in view the economic conditions and available resources of the country and also the likely impact on the State Governments. The Terms
of Reference also mandated the Commission to make the recommendations keeping the best global practices and their adaptability and relevance in Indian
conditions. A closer look at the terms of reference reveals, thus, that there are many newer elements which have broadened the remit of this
Commission.
1.13 The approach adopted by the Commission was to reach out to all stakeholders and seek their inputs in various forms. To start with, a website was
set up giving all updated information about the working of the Commission. An exhaustive questionnaire was prepared, capturing, inter alia, all the
important facets of the terms of reference, for seeking suggestions from the stakeholders. We wrote to ministries/departments seeking various data on
pay and allowances, staff position, age profile, recruitment rules of cadres etc.
set up giving all updated information about the working of the Commission. An exhaustive questionnaire was prepared, capturing, inter alia, all the
important facets of the terms of reference, for seeking suggestions from the stakeholders. We wrote to ministries/departments seeking various data on
pay and allowances, staff position, age profile, recruitment rules of cadres etc.
1.14 The Commission received a large number of representations from various recognised and unrecognised bodies. The Commission also permitted oral
submissions through the representatives of these organisations. Visits to remote areas like the border areas in the North, Leh, Arunachal Pradesh, Rann
of Kutch and Rajasthan, and to distant parts of the country such as the north-eastern region and Andaman and Nicobar Islands were undertaken. The main
objective of the visits was to have a first-hand experience of the working conditions and difficulties attached to various jobs. The Commission visited
metros with significant presence of Central Government employees such as Bengaluru, Vishakhapatnam, Mumbai and Kolkata. After taking oral as well as
documentary evidence, the Commission discussed all the issues which were raised by these representatives, keeping in view the terms of reference. As
per our ToR, we have to capture the global best practices. Pursuant to this, we interacted with the Governments of Australia and New Zealand.
submissions through the representatives of these organisations. Visits to remote areas like the border areas in the North, Leh, Arunachal Pradesh, Rann
of Kutch and Rajasthan, and to distant parts of the country such as the north-eastern region and Andaman and Nicobar Islands were undertaken. The main
objective of the visits was to have a first-hand experience of the working conditions and difficulties attached to various jobs. The Commission visited
metros with significant presence of Central Government employees such as Bengaluru, Vishakhapatnam, Mumbai and Kolkata. After taking oral as well as
documentary evidence, the Commission discussed all the issues which were raised by these representatives, keeping in view the terms of reference. As
per our ToR, we have to capture the global best practices. Pursuant to this, we interacted with the Governments of Australia and New Zealand.
1.15 To gain insight into the principles of emoluments, workshops were organised in association with IIM, Bangalore, Administrative Staff College of
India, Hyderabad and SVP National Police Academy, Hyderabad. The local country office of the World Bank was requested to provide inputs on best global
practices in remuneration. The World Bank team made several presentations on relevant subjects, viz., international trends in public sector pay,
allowances, pension etc.
India, Hyderabad and SVP National Police Academy, Hyderabad. The local country office of the World Bank was requested to provide inputs on best global
practices in remuneration. The World Bank team made several presentations on relevant subjects, viz., international trends in public sector pay,
allowances, pension etc.
1.16 Thekeyexpectation of employees at all levels is that there should be asignificant increase in their pay and improvement in other facilities.
Representatives of some of the recognised organisations have staked their claims for grant of a pay structure comparable to that of the private sector.
At the core of this demand is the economic development the country has witnessed in recent times, resulting in the avenues for talented young persons
having opened up; several of them are being hired by the private sector for emoluments much higher than in the government sector.
Representatives of some of the recognised organisations have staked their claims for grant of a pay structure comparable to that of the private sector.
At the core of this demand is the economic development the country has witnessed in recent times, resulting in the avenues for talented young persons
having opened up; several of them are being hired by the private sector for emoluments much higher than in the government sector.
1.17 The Commission bestowed its best of consideration and has dealt with all the issues in appropriate chapters. It may be observed at the outset that
government service is not merely a contract service, it provides a status in society which cannot be monetised in terms of money value. The focus for
the Commission was that emoluments should be such which attract the right kind of talent by a transparent method, keeping in mind the financial
limitations of the government. The attempt has been to provide wages commensurate with comfortable living. The pay structure should also need to
address any significant deterioration in real value of emoluments as a consequence of inflation. One should get proper and adequate compensation for
his merit. The increase in pay structure cannot keep pace with the market forces, at the same time it should not be so unattractive that talent is not
attracted to government service. Therefore, we have attempted a pay structure which has as its basis the Aykroyd formula, which reflects the basic
average cost of living in the country. The attempt has been to arrive at a proper pay package so that the essentials of life can be availed
comfortably.
government service is not merely a contract service, it provides a status in society which cannot be monetised in terms of money value. The focus for
the Commission was that emoluments should be such which attract the right kind of talent by a transparent method, keeping in mind the financial
limitations of the government. The attempt has been to provide wages commensurate with comfortable living. The pay structure should also need to
address any significant deterioration in real value of emoluments as a consequence of inflation. One should get proper and adequate compensation for
his merit. The increase in pay structure cannot keep pace with the market forces, at the same time it should not be so unattractive that talent is not
attracted to government service. Therefore, we have attempted a pay structure which has as its basis the Aykroyd formula, which reflects the basic
average cost of living in the country. The attempt has been to arrive at a proper pay package so that the essentials of life can be availed
comfortably.
1.18 While finalizing the levels of salaries, allowances and other perquisites of compensation structure, we have tried to take a holistic approach. We
also commissioned three studies by expert bodies towards this end:
also commissioned three studies by expert bodies towards this end:
1. Studyby IIM, Ahmedabad to understand the nature and quantum of total compensation of select job profiles in the government sector vis-à-vis
similarly placed profiles in the CPSUs and the private sector
similarly placed profiles in the CPSUs and the private sector
2. Study by Institute of Defence Studies and Analyses on nature, quantum and components of defence expenditure and defence pension;
3. Study by IIM, Kolkata on fiscal implications of implementation of the V and VI CPC on the finances of the Union and State Governments.
1.19 The new pay structure has been laid out by and large broadly as an open ended, layered matrix, for civilians as well as for the armed forces
personnel. It has been kept in view that a person should not stagnate but should have fair opportunity to progress by dint of merit and secure better
emoluments so that frustration does not set in. The prevailing rate of increment is considered quite satisfactory and has been retained. The concept of
separate grade pay has been done away with and the grade pay at all levels has been subsumed into the pay matrix.
personnel. It has been kept in view that a person should not stagnate but should have fair opportunity to progress by dint of merit and secure better
emoluments so that frustration does not set in. The prevailing rate of increment is considered quite satisfactory and has been retained. The concept of
separate grade pay has been done away with and the grade pay at all levels has been subsumed into the pay matrix.
The Modified Assured Career Progression (MACP) scheme has been further modified. It is expected that the present formulation will address the
widespread dissatisfaction prevailing in the earlier system, in which the gain or progression through the MACP was considered inadequate. The
remuneration package is such that employees would feel that they are valued and theyarefairlypaid and theirremuneration is not less than apersonwho is
similarlysituated in another organisation. While addressing this aspirational need, we are also conscious of the fact that such employees who have
outlived their utility, their services need not be continued, and the continuance of such persons in the system should be discouraged.
widespread dissatisfaction prevailing in the earlier system, in which the gain or progression through the MACP was considered inadequate. The
remuneration package is such that employees would feel that they are valued and theyarefairlypaid and theirremuneration is not less than apersonwho is
similarlysituated in another organisation. While addressing this aspirational need, we are also conscious of the fact that such employees who have
outlived their utility, their services need not be continued, and the continuance of such persons in the system should be discouraged.
1.20 Separate pay matrices for Civilian employees, Defence Forces personnel and those of the Military Nursing Service (MNS) have been prepared, cell by
cell, after due diligence and deliberations. The structure, which essentiallyis the same for all segments, has been simplified so that each employee
can find his or her place in the proposed matrix. All the employees belonging to various services will proceed according to their respective service
conditions by earning increment on the basis of merit. Any disturbance of the matrix structure will have a serious repercussion on the inter se
positioning of various levels in the hierarchy, all of which have been extensively deliberated upon, along with the service conditions of all the
employees serving in Government of India. Therefore, the importance of not altering any portion of the three matrices cannot be emphasised enough, as doing so will disturb the parity of the services and
create anomalous situations.
cell, after due diligence and deliberations. The structure, which essentiallyis the same for all segments, has been simplified so that each employee
can find his or her place in the proposed matrix. All the employees belonging to various services will proceed according to their respective service
conditions by earning increment on the basis of merit. Any disturbance of the matrix structure will have a serious repercussion on the inter se
positioning of various levels in the hierarchy, all of which have been extensively deliberated upon, along with the service conditions of all the
employees serving in Government of India. Therefore, the importance of not altering any portion of the three matrices cannot be emphasised enough, as doing so will disturb the parity of the services and
create anomalous situations.
1.21 Furthermore, the Commission’s interaction with various unions/associations has revealed that there is a significant lack of standardization across
cadres as far as their entry level qualifications (ELQ), pay scales, nomenclature and promotional avenues are concerned. The approach of this
Commission is to bring about uniformity in the ELQs and pay scales while dealing with cadres with similar job content and responsibility across
organisations.
cadres as far as their entry level qualifications (ELQ), pay scales, nomenclature and promotional avenues are concerned. The approach of this
Commission is to bring about uniformity in the ELQs and pay scales while dealing with cadres with similar job content and responsibility across
organisations.
1.22 It is also recommended that the matrix may be reviewed periodically without waiting for the long period of ten years. It can be reviewed and revised on the basis of the Aykroyd formula which takes into consideration the changes prices of the commodities that constitute a common man’s basket, which the Labour Bureau at Shimla reviews periodically. It is suggested that this should be made the basis for revision of that matrix periodically without waiting for another Pay
Commission.
Commission.
1.23 We have also revised a large number of allowances and made them more relevant and rational. Those which have outlived their utility have been
discontinued. We also recommend that each allowance should be placed in public domain as a step towards greater transparency in governance and ease of administration.
discontinued. We also recommend that each allowance should be placed in public domain as a step towards greater transparency in governance and ease of administration.
1.24 We have also kept in view the needs of the pensioners under the old pension system, (employees who joined before 01.01.2004) and suggested some
measures to alleviate their plight. They should also not be left in straitened circumstances. We have suggested their proper fixation in the new pay matrix
which will provide them a respectable living. Almost the whole lot of government employees appointed on after 01.01.2004 were unhappy with the new
pension scheme. While the National Pension System does not form a part of our Terms of Reference, we have recorded the sentiments of the affected employees. The government should take a call and step in to look into their complaints.
measures to alleviate their plight. They should also not be left in straitened circumstances. We have suggested their proper fixation in the new pay matrix
which will provide them a respectable living. Almost the whole lot of government employees appointed on after 01.01.2004 were unhappy with the new
pension scheme. While the National Pension System does not form a part of our Terms of Reference, we have recorded the sentiments of the affected employees. The government should take a call and step in to look into their complaints.
1.25 Great dissatisfaction has been expressed with regard to medical facilities by in-service employees as well as retired personnel. We have suggested
certain measures in the appropriate chapter, to take care of medical facilities to serving as well as retired government employees. The best answer
appears to be medical insurance, which will not only reduce financial liability of the government, but, if well structured, provide quality medical
services to all. We have been informed by the Health Ministry that this is being actively explored by them.
certain measures in the appropriate chapter, to take care of medical facilities to serving as well as retired government employees. The best answer
appears to be medical insurance, which will not only reduce financial liability of the government, but, if well structured, provide quality medical
services to all. We have been informed by the Health Ministry that this is being actively explored by them.
1.26 A serious grievance has been made by all services that cadre reviews have not taken place for years together, which has resulted in great anguish
and frustration among the services. Though it is essentially an administrative matter, it has a serious impact on the status and emolument of
employees. On account of delay in cadre reviews, many Central Services lag behind and that gives rise to frustration and ultimately affects governance.
We have tried to cover this issue in the appropriate chapter in this report. A great resentment and anguish has been expressed by Central Civil Service
officers that they are not getting their legitimate due vis-à-vis All India Services. Therefore, the government should take a call and give them a
proper representation in the government.
and frustration among the services. Though it is essentially an administrative matter, it has a serious impact on the status and emolument of
employees. On account of delay in cadre reviews, many Central Services lag behind and that gives rise to frustration and ultimately affects governance.
We have tried to cover this issue in the appropriate chapter in this report. A great resentment and anguish has been expressed by Central Civil Service
officers that they are not getting their legitimate due vis-à-vis All India Services. Therefore, the government should take a call and give them a
proper representation in the government.
1.27 A number of grievances or so called anomalies have been placed before the Commission. Many have their roots not in the recommendations made by the
VI CPC, but in the subsequent modifications made by the government and the resultant orders issued by it. Often these resulted in anomalies, many of
which could not be rectified till date. Wherever possible we have tried to remove these anomalies. We also suggest that an appropriate body may be
created to look into anomalies, if any arising out of the implementation of the recommendations of the Seventh CPC. The body so created may be in
position for a period of six months at least so that if any anomaly arises in implementation of the recommendation of this Commission, it can be
immediately attended to and the affected persons need not wait for another decade.
VI CPC, but in the subsequent modifications made by the government and the resultant orders issued by it. Often these resulted in anomalies, many of
which could not be rectified till date. Wherever possible we have tried to remove these anomalies. We also suggest that an appropriate body may be
created to look into anomalies, if any arising out of the implementation of the recommendations of the Seventh CPC. The body so created may be in
position for a period of six months at least so that if any anomaly arises in implementation of the recommendation of this Commission, it can be
immediately attended to and the affected persons need not wait for another decade.
1.28 The terms of reference place emphasis on productivity, accountability and performance. This brings into focus the concept of Performance Related
Pay, which has emerged over the past three Central PayCommissions. The VICPC recommended a framework for performance pay. In furtherance of this,
guidelines were drawn up based on the performance measurement methodology of the Results Framework Document (RFD). However, at that time, the RFD
system was still being put in place and many departments were in the process of adopting this system. As a result, the scheme on performance pay could
not take off. RFD system has taken firm roots now. We are recommending introduction of Performance Related Pay for all categories of Central Government
employees, based on RFD, Annual Performance Appraisal Reports and some broad guidelines. We are also of the view that there should not be automatic
payment of bonus and all existing schemes of payment of bonuses should be linked to productivity. There is no blueprint for enhancing efficiency and
productivity in the government. The organization systems in the government are generally large, multi-layered and complex. Improvement of efficiencyand
productivityin such a setting depends on a whole range of extrinsic and intrinsic factors. A large number of issues that were placed before this
Commission by various Cadres/Associations related to cadre matters, issues of administrative nature, organizational structure etc. The broader issues of efficiency, productivity, excellence and service delivery should ideally be dealt with
administratively by a body such as the Administrative Reforms Commission or Civil Service Reforms Commission.
Pay, which has emerged over the past three Central PayCommissions. The VICPC recommended a framework for performance pay. In furtherance of this,
guidelines were drawn up based on the performance measurement methodology of the Results Framework Document (RFD). However, at that time, the RFD
system was still being put in place and many departments were in the process of adopting this system. As a result, the scheme on performance pay could
not take off. RFD system has taken firm roots now. We are recommending introduction of Performance Related Pay for all categories of Central Government
employees, based on RFD, Annual Performance Appraisal Reports and some broad guidelines. We are also of the view that there should not be automatic
payment of bonus and all existing schemes of payment of bonuses should be linked to productivity. There is no blueprint for enhancing efficiency and
productivity in the government. The organization systems in the government are generally large, multi-layered and complex. Improvement of efficiencyand
productivityin such a setting depends on a whole range of extrinsic and intrinsic factors. A large number of issues that were placed before this
Commission by various Cadres/Associations related to cadre matters, issues of administrative nature, organizational structure etc. The broader issues of efficiency, productivity, excellence and service delivery should ideally be dealt with
administratively by a body such as the Administrative Reforms Commission or Civil Service Reforms Commission.
1.29 As we have mentioned above, government service is not a contract. It is a status. The employees expect a fair treatment from the government. The
States should play role model for the services. In this connection, it will be useful to quote the observations in the case of Bhupendra Nath Hazarika and another vs. State of Assam and others (reported in 2013(2)Sec 516) wherein the Apex Court has observed
as follows: “……… It should always be borne in mind that legitimate aspirations of the employees are not guillotined and a situation isnot created where hopes end in despair. Hope for everyone isgloriously precious and that a model employer should not convert itto be deceitful and treacherous by playing a game of chesswith their seniority. A sense of calm sensibility and concerned sincerityshould be reflected in every step. An atmosphere of trust has toprevail and when the employees are absolutely sure that their trustshall not be betrayed and they shall be treated with dignifiedfairness then only the concept of good governance can be concretized. We say no more.”
States should play role model for the services. In this connection, it will be useful to quote the observations in the case of Bhupendra Nath Hazarika and another vs. State of Assam and others (reported in 2013(2)Sec 516) wherein the Apex Court has observed
as follows: “……… It should always be borne in mind that legitimate aspirations of the employees are not guillotined and a situation isnot created where hopes end in despair. Hope for everyone isgloriously precious and that a model employer should not convert itto be deceitful and treacherous by playing a game of chesswith their seniority. A sense of calm sensibility and concerned sincerityshould be reflected in every step. An atmosphere of trust has toprevail and when the employees are absolutely sure that their trustshall not be betrayed and they shall be treated with dignifiedfairness then only the concept of good governance can be concretized. We say no more.”
1.30 Lastly, we must emphasize that the government should inspire confidence in mind of civil servants that they will not be hounded by unnecessary
harassment by investigation agencies. The recent trend of hounding civil servants as criminals for the failure of bona fide decisions is not a
happyone. This will discourage the bureaucracy to take bold decisions in fear of being hounded if such a decision misfires. Any misadventure should not
be looked upon with suspicion unless it has definite criminal intent to benefit either himself or someone else. If this trend is not checked it will
lead to disastrous consequences.
harassment by investigation agencies. The recent trend of hounding civil servants as criminals for the failure of bona fide decisions is not a
happyone. This will discourage the bureaucracy to take bold decisions in fear of being hounded if such a decision misfires. Any misadventure should not
be looked upon with suspicion unless it has definite criminal intent to benefit either himself or someone else. If this trend is not checked it will
lead to disastrous consequences.
1.31 The sole consideration with the Commission was to ensure that employees do not suffer economic hardship so that they can deliver and render the
best possible service to the country and make the governance vibrant and effective.
best possible service to the country and make the governance vibrant and effective.
(A.K.Mathur)
Chairman, 7th CPC
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helo every one
"Let poor be poorer and rich be richer". Irrespective of their color, this being the only motive of all Political Party who comes into power. Never expect
much from this Govt. 7th Pay commission recommends what Govt. directed. That's all.
This report on 7th Pay Commission is an example how the country is run by some manipulated people. Manipulation can be done by some management theory and with some legal arguments but practically does not fetch the love of mass. The 7th Pay commission while will fulfill the desire of Central Govt. employees and on the other hand public sector employees even their senior officers will have to confine in bogus corpus pension ( which is lower than 4th Class Central Govt. Employees) which is fixed for entire life. Why this disparities. At least everybody of public sectors like ONGC, etc. had hope that equality
will be maintained.
Why there is so much difference between officers and pbor's msp, whereas they r facing the same situation as the pbor are facing. At least there should be no difference in MSP.
The Commission has confused the govt. and the employees alike. Recommending OROP for all and sundry is a sure way to bring the govt. under pressure. They did not correct the gross injustice by the 6th CPC who granted full pension to those completed 20 years of service Post-2006 while excluding pre-2006 retirees which amounts to gross discrimination. The Govt., has allowed this discrimination to linger on despite clear-cut Orders from HCs, CAT & Apex Court. It has wasted its machinery to fight against a just cause in various Courts. Employees reeling under the inflation feel let down by the measly hike and the good-will that ought to have accrued to the govt. will be lost. In short the commission has indirectly, unwittingly helped the opposition to make a point and the employees, especially pre-2006 retirees, to gnash their teeth in disgust.
The central government wants the employees to work like private employees, starting biometric attendance system, keeping weekly hour counts. But does not pay them like the people in private organisations are paid.
They are giving group A officers so much hike and group C and D barely 23%, whereas they are the most needy ones. The C and D group employees are the ones that suffer the most because of inactivity and inability to make decisions by Group A. The officials of Group A , in autonomous bodies, create more and more posts for their cadre while not working on DPC and MACP files of cadres below them, the ones who actually need the monetary benefits, the actual work force. They have, in autonomous bodies , kept employees posted as ad-hoc for almost 10 years, and did not regularize their post, thus affecting their promotion and salaries, and in turn, their family and their basic necessities. How do they expect people to be happy with a meagre 23% hike, when in private sector, this much hike is an annual affair, and still they want us to work as hard as private workers, and for as many hours. A annual incremant of 3% is the reason why the educates class of India does not venture into government jobs and stays away as far as required. This pay commission, and in turn, the BJP led government, may be good for the nation, but not for government employees. It may also be seen that even though the maximum black money deposited abroad is either by private officials, or by group A governments, still because of that, the group C and DD employees have suffered and are still suffering. If you cannot bring back black money, at least don't make the lower officials suffer, after all, the recruiting officers who had recruited the people stashing black money were not from group C or DD, but the likes of group A officers. Disappointed in this government. Poor man has always been poor and this pay commission has only increased the gap between rich and poor. Makes me regret the day I chose this government job over a private one.
unless the complete text of the Pay commission Report is available ,and the line of thinking of the govt. as to what is accepted and not , better not to come to a concrete conclusion.
Now conclusion is this is anti employees government