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The West Bengal government has taken a major step in the interest of lakhs of serving employees and pensioners of the state. 7th Pay Commission Has given its official approval to the formation of. With this decision, the formal process of comprehensive review of pay structure, dearness allowance (DA), pension benefits and service conditions of state government employees has started.
This 4-member committee has been formed under the chairmanship of former Union Economic Affairs Secretary Atanu Chakraborty. to commission within 6 months Instructions have been given to submit their recommendations and final report, which the state government can take further if necessary.
Main functions and objectives of Pay Commission
Pay Commission is a review committee constituted by the government to examine the need for revision in the pay scales, allowances and retirement benefits of government employees on the basis of inflation, economic condition and financial capacity of the state. While the Central Government constitutes the Central Pay Commission for its employees, the State Governments constitute their own commissions as per their financial capacity and administrative needs.
Which subjects will the 7th Pay Commission examine?
The 7th Pay Commission of West Bengal has been empowered to conduct a detailed inquiry into the service structure of the employees. The Commission will formulate its recommendations primarily on the following points:
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Basic Pay and Dearness Allowance (DA): Emphasis on revision of basic pay, special allowances and DA.
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Other Perks and Benefits: Traveling allowance, promotion policy, death-cum-retirement benefits and medical benefits.
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Talent and Efficiency: To suggest attractive packages to attract skilled talent into government services and create better work-life balance.
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Pension Revision: To simplify the pension revision process of retired personnel and pensioners.
Why is the review of Dearness Allowance (DA) very special?
DA review is considered to be the most important aspect for the employees of West Bengal. At present there is a difference in DA of state and central government employees. The intention of the state government is instead of making a huge increase in one go, there should be coordination between the Center and the state. To eliminate DA gap in a phased manner Is of. The Commission will recommend a suitable and permanent formula for this.
Will the salary and pension of employees increase immediately?
No, the salary will not increase immediately in this phase.
Formation of Pay Commission does not mean immediate increase in salary or pension. Under process:
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The Commission will first conduct an in-depth study of the existing pay structure.
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Will seek advice by interacting with various employee organizations and stakeholders.
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Will submit its recommendations to the state government within 6 months.
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After receiving the recommendations, the state government will make a financial assessment and take the final decision to implement them.
What will be the impact of 8th Central Pay Commission?
As per the resolution of the State Government, the Commission may take into account the decisions of the 8th Pay Commission (8th CPC) of the Central Government while preparing its report. However, this does not mean that the state government will completely adopt the central pay structure. The State Commission will take decisions independently and recommendations will be based on the administrative needs and budget of the State.