8th Pay Commission Reviews Pensioner Demands Amid Ongoing Consultations
The 8th Pay Commission, led by Justice Ranjana Prakash Desai, has completed nine months of consultations with stakeholders across Delhi, Odisha, West Bengal, and plans further meetings in New Delhi, Chennai, Puducherry, and Chandigarh. The Railway Senior Citizens Welfare Society (RSCWS) submitted a memorandum highlighting eight key pensioner demands, including higher basic pay, revised allowances, and stronger retirement benefits. They emphasized balancing basic pay and allowances, linking allowances to inflation, and ensuring fair compensation for employees working under challenging conditions.
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mint broke this story on 4 Aug, 01:29 am. Other outlets followed.