The concern over pension revision stemmed from the lack of explicit mention of the said term in the ToR of the 8th Pay Commission. Representational Image

8th Pay Commission update : In a major relief for nearly 69 lakh pensioners, the Central government has clarified its position on pension revision in the 8th Pay Commission, stating that it will be part of 8th CPC recommendations, along with other allowances.

What did govt say about pension revision in 8th CPC?

In his reply to an Unstarred Question in the Rajya Sabha, Minister of State for Finance Pankaj Chaudhary clarified doubts on pension revision being omitted from the Terms of Reference of the 8th Central Pay Commission (8th CPC).

“The 8th CPC will make its recommendations on the various issues viz. Pay, Allowances, Pension, et

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