8th Pay Commission: There will be any discussion on the formation of new pay commission only after the general elections in the year 2024. But, this much is certain that the matter is moving forward.
Although the movement of employee unions and many organizations is also moving forward. Preparations are going on for the nationwide movement. Just a few days ago there was a lot of ruckus in Bengal about this. According to the government machinery, there is currently no proposal on the 8th Pay Commission. The Union Minister of State for Finance has also mentioned this in the Parliament.
But, sources in government departments tell that the time has not yet come for the formation of the Pay Commission. Its deadline will start from the year 2024. A decision on this will be taken when the new government is formed after the 2024 general elections.
As per earlier reports, an announcement regarding the implementation plan of the 8th Pay Commission was to be made during the Union Budget 2023. However, no such announcement was made.
Now the latest reports have once again raised the hopes of the government employees regarding the 8th Pay Commission. Generally, the pay commission rules for government employees are changed every 10 years. This pattern was seen in the implementation of the 5th, 6th and 7th Pay Commissions.
When will the 8th Pay Commission be implemented?
Even though there is no official announcement on the 8th Pay Commission, recent reports claim that the Center may start working on it and announce it in 2024. The DNA report claims that the Center may announce the 8th Pay Commission before Lok Sabha 2024. Pre-election incentives to lakhs of government employees. However, after the declaration of the election results and the formation of the new government, the talks in this regard will reach a serious level.
However, if these reports are true then by the end of 2024, 8th Pay Commission can be made in place of 7th Pay Commission. These recommendations, if implemented, could last until 2026. After its implementation, the 8th Pay Commission will give a big gift. Increment of Government servants from the lowest to the highest level in the scale of pay.
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