Overview of this office Letter
This letter, dated December 3, 2024, from Shiva Gopal Mishra, Secretary of the National Council (Staff Side), urges the Cabinet Secretary to expedite the formation of the 8th Central Pay Commission (CPC) for the timely revision of pay, allowances, pension, and other benefits of Central Government employees and pensioners.
Key Points:
- Context: It has been 9 years since the 7th CPC recommendations were implemented, and the next wage and pension revision is due by January 1, 2026. As per the established 10-year periodicity, the 8th CPC should be constituted well in advance.
- Previous Request: The National Council has requested the formation of the 8th CPC in June 2024, but no response has been received.
- Comparison with 7th CPC: The 7th CPC was constituted two years before its implementation in 2016, highlighting the need for timely action in the case of the 8th CPC.
- Urgency: With only one year left before the next wage revision, the letter stresses that delays in forming the commission could hinder the timely implementation of the recommendations.
The letter requests the Cabinet Secretary to approach the Prime Minister and Finance Minister for the immediate constitution of the 8th CPC, stressing the need for swift action to ensure timely salary and pension revisions.