The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, today gave its approval for the extension of the term of the 7th Central Pay Commission by four months up to 31.12.2015.

Background:

The 7th Central Pay Commission was constituted by the Central Government on 28.2.2014. According to the Resolution dated 28.2.2014, by which the Commission was constituted, it is to make its recommendations within 18 months of the date of its constitution that is by 27th August, 2015.

In view of its volume of work and intensive stake-holders’ consultations, the 7th Central Pay Commission had made a request to the Government for a four month extension up to 31.12.2015.

The Chairman of the Pay Commission, Justice A. K. Mathur just had stated that the report of the Pay Commission will be submitted by end of September, 2015. If so why this extension of time. It may be the intention of the government to delay the implementation to the maximum extent possible. The indefinite strike of the Central Government Employees including Railways from 23-11-2015 will only ensure timely implementation of the pay commission recommendations with reasonable benefits at least from 01-01-2016.