Allowances to Government Employees
In Lok Sabha on 18.11.2016, the Finance Minister Shri Arun Jaitley has
replied in a written form regarding the allowances to Central Government
employees recommended by the 7th Central Pay Commission. The complete
text of the reply is reproudced and given below for your information...
"In view of the number of representations received with regard to
substantial changes with the existing provisions relating to Allowances
recommended by the 7th Central Pay Commission, the Government has set up
a Committee to examine the recommendations of the Commission on
allowances (except Dearness Allowance). The Committee has been asked to
go into the recommendations of the Commission on various allowances and,
having regard to the representations made by the staff associations as
also the suggestions of the concerned Ministries/Departments and to make
recommendations as to whether any changes in the recommendations of the
Commission are warranted and, if so, in what form. Till a final
decision is taken by the Government based on the recommendations of this
Committee, all allowances (except Dearness Allowance) will continue to
be paid at existing rates in the existing pay structure. The Committee,
constituted vide order dated 22.7.2016, is to submit its report within
four months.
The Committee has been interacting with various stake-holders to
discuss their demands and has so far held discussions with National
Council (Staff Side), Joint Consultative Machinery, representatives from
staff associations and officials from Ministry of Health & Family
Welfare, Ministry of Home Affairs and Department of Posts. The Committee
may also interact with the representatives of some other major
Ministries/Departments and stakeholders with whom consultations are yet
to be held before finalizing its Report. On submission of the Report,
the matter pertaining to allowances will be considered by the Government
and appropriate decision will be taken thereafter."
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