8th Pay Commission to Be Key Topic in Lok Sabha Session on July 21
NEW DELHI – The eagerly awaited 8th Central Pay Commission (CPC), which is set to determine future pay revisions for millions of central government employees and pensioners, will be a key topic of discussion in the Lok Sabha on Monday, July 21, 2025. The Finance Ministry is expected to provide crucial clarity on the formation and timeline of the commission, which was initially announced in January 2025.
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Members of Parliament, Shri T.R. Baalu and Shri Anand Bhadauria, have raised questions seeking detailed responses from the Finance Ministry. Their queries focus on the status of the commission’s establishment, reasons for any delays in its setup, the expected timeline for appointing its Chairperson and Members along with their terms of reference (ToR), and the likely implementation timeframe for revised pay scales and pensions.
The 7th Central Pay Commission, implemented in 2016, recommended pay revisions effective from January 1, 2016. Following the typical 10-year cycle, the 8th CPC was anticipated to be constituted in 2024-25, with potential implementation by 2026. However, the perceived delay in formalizing the commission has led to growing concerns among central government employees and pensioners, especially amidst rising inflation and persistent demands for salary increases.
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While there have been speculations about a significant pay hike, with reports suggesting a potential 40-50% increase in basic pay and a fitment factor ranging from 1.92 to 2.86, official details remain scarce. The July 21 discussion in the Lok Sabha will be critical in providing an official roadmap for the 8th Pay Commission. Central employees and pensioners across the country will be closely monitoring the Finance Ministry’s response for signals regarding their future remuneration and retirement benefits.
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