CALLING FOR APPLICATION FROM VOLUNTEERS FOR FILLING UP OF ONE POST OF SENIOR INSTRUCTOR (ASP CADRE) AT PTC GUWAHATI, ASSAM (CLICK THE LINK BELOW TO VIEW)
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LIMITED DEPARTMENTAL COMPETITIVE EXAMINATION FOR PROMOTION TO THE CADRE OF INSPECTOR POSTS (IP) FOR THE VACANCY YEAR 2024 - DECLARATION OF RESULTS OF SRI REGICHETTU RAVI KUMAR - SEALED COVER CASE
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LOK SABHA STARRED QUESTION
CHANGES IN RETIREMENT AGE OF GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES
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GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF PERSONNEL, PUBLIC GRIEVANCES AND PENSIONS
(DEPARTMENT OF PERSONNEL & TRAINING)
LOK SABHA
UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2999
(ANSWERED ON 19.03.2025)
CHANGES IN RETIREMENT AGE OF GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES
2999. DR. GANAPATHY RAJKUMAR P:
PROF. SOUGATA RAY:
Will the PRIME MINISTER be pleased to state:
(a) whether the Government has any proposal to change the retirement age of Government employees of the country and if so, the details thereof;
(b) whether there is any policy to abolish the vacancy created from retirement of employees and if so, the details thereof along with the number of posts abolished since 2014;
(c) the details of retirement age of the Government employees of Central Government and various State Governments;
(d) the reasons for non-uniformity in retirement age for Government employees irrespective of Central and State Governments; and
(e) whether any Government employees’ union/organizations demanded changes in retirement age and if so, the details thereof?
ANSWER
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF PERSONNEL, PUBLIC GRIEVANCES AND PENSIONS AND MINISTER OF STATE IN THE PRIME MINISTER’S OFFICE (DR. JITENDRA SINGH)
(a) & (b): No proposal to change the retirement age of Government employees is under consideration of the Government. The Government has no policy to abolish the vacancy created from retirement of employees.
(c) & (d): No such data is centrally maintained in the Government as the subject matter falls in the State List.
(e): No formal proposal has been received from staff side of National Council (Joint Consultative machinery).
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GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF PERSONNEL, PUBLIC GRIEVANCES AND PENSIONS
(DEPARTMENT OF PENSION & PENSIONERS’ WELFARE)
LOK SABHA
UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2991
(ANSWERED ON 19.03.2025)
ELIGIBILITY AGE FOR ADDITIONAL PENSION BENEFITS
2991. SHRI MANICKAM TAGORE B:
SHRI VIJAYAKUMAR ALIAS VIJAY VASANTH:
Will the PRIME MINISTER be pleased to state:
(a) the rationale behind setting the eligibility age for additional pension benefits at 80;
(b) whether the Government is considering to reduce this age threshold to 65 years as recommended by the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Pensioner’s grievances and if so, the details thereof;
(c) the number of Central Government pensioners expected to benefit from the additional pension scheme and the estimated annual expenditure likely to be incurred under this scheme;
(d) the measures taken/being taken by the Government to ensure that pensioners receive their additional pension benefits in a timely and transparent manner and there are no delays or discrepancies in the payment process;
(e) whether the Government is considering to extend the additional pension benefits to State Government pensioners and other categories of retirees and if so, the timeline for implementing this extension; and
(f) the steps taken/being taken by the Government to address the concerns that the additional pension benefits may not keep pace with inflation and the mechanisms put in place to ensure that the benefits are indexed to rising living costs?
ANSWER
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF PERSONNEL, PUBLIC GRIEVANCES AND PENSIONS AND MINISTER OF STATE IN THE PRIME MINISTER’S OFFICE (DR. JITENDRA SINGH)
(a) to (f): Government has on the recommendation of the 6th CPC approved the quantum of additional pension of 20% on attaining the age of 80 years, 30% on attaining the age of 85 years, 40% on attaining the age of 90 years, 50% on attaining the age of 95 years and 100% on attaining the age of 100 years, on the rationale that the older pensioners require a better deal because their needs, especially those relating to health, increase with age. The recommendation of the Parliamentary Standing Committee for amendments in additional pension in its 110th report dated 10.12.2021 have been duly examined in the Government and an action taken report was submitted on 06.06. 2022.The Parliamentary Standing Committee in its 120th report dated 08.12.2022 noted the action taken report and observed that the Committee do not wish to pursue this matter for now.
The additional pension is automatically paid to the pensioner/family pensioner by the Pension Disbursing Authorities/Banks as soon as it becomes due. The instructions/guidelines, as issued by the Government from time to time, are there in place ensuring scrupulous and timely payment of additional pension. The grant of additional pension is age based only. To address the concern regarding inflation and rising living costs, Dearness Relief equivalent to Dearness Allowance is payable to the pensioners/family pensioners at such rate as Central Government may specify from time to time. The dearness relief is applicable on additional pension also
CONSTITUTION OF 8TH CENTRAL PAY COMMISSION: LOK SABHA STARRED QUESTION
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF FINANCE
DEPARTMENT OF EXPENDITURE
LOK SABHA
STARRED QUESTION No. *235
TO BE ANSWERED ON MONDAY, MARCH 17, 2025/PHALGUNA 26, 1946 (SAKA)
CONSTITUTION OF 8th CENTRAL PAY COMMISSION
*235. MS KANGNA RANAUT:
SMT. SAJDA AHMED:
Will the Minister of Finance be pleased to state:
(a) whether the 8th Central Pay Commission (CPC) has been constituted by the Government for revision of salaries and pensions of Central Government employees:
(b) if so, the details thereof along with the terms of reference of the Commission and the time fixed for submission of its report to the Government:
(c) the approximate number of Central Government employees and pensioners at the 7th CPC level likely to be benefitted by the 8th CPC leading to consumption boost and the economic growth across the country including Odisha;
(d) whether implementation of the recommendations of the 8th CPC is likely to increase the financial burden on Government:
(e) if so, the details thereof, and
(f) whether the Government has conducted any studies or held any consultation with employee unions, pensioners and other stakeholders to assess the impact of 8th CPC on fiscal policies and Government expenditure?
ANSWER
FINANCE MINISTER
(SMT. NIRMALA SITHARAMAN)
(a): It has been decided by the Government to constitute the 8th Central Pay Commission (CPC)
(b): Will be decided in due course of time.
(c): The approximate number of Central Government civilian employees and pensioners/family pensioners is 36.57 lakh (as on 01.03.2025) and 33.91 lakh (as on 31.12.2024) respectively. Defence Personnel and Pensioners will also be benefitted.
(d) & (e): The financial implication of the recommendations of the 8th Central Pay Commission will be known, once the recommendations are made by the 8th Central Pay Commission and accepted by the Government.
(f): Inputs on Terms of Reference (ToR) have been sought from major stakeholders including Ministry of Defence, Ministry of Home Affairs, Department of Personnel & Training and from States. Impact of 8th CPC can be assessed only once the recommendations are made by 8th CPC and are accepted by the Government.
आठवें केन्द्रीय वेतन आयोग का गठन: समयसीमा, हितधारक इनपुट और अपेक्षित परिणाम
भारत सरकार
वित्त मंत्रालय
व्यय विभाग
लोक सभा
माँखिक प्रश्न संख्या – *235
सोमवार 17 मार्च 2025/26 फाल्गुन 1946 (शक)
आठवें केन्द्रीय वेतन आयोग का गठन
*235. सुश्री कंगना रनौत:
श्रीमती साजदा अहमद:
क्या वित्त मंत्री यह बताने की कृपा करेंगे कि:
(क) क्या सरकार ने केन्द्र सरकार के कमचारियों के वेतन और पेंशन में संशोधन करने के लिए आठवें केन्द्रीय वेतन आयोग (सीपीसी) का गठन किया है;
(ख) यदि हां, तो आयोग के विचारार्थ विषय और सरकार को इसकी रिपोर्ट प्रस्तुत किए जाने की निर्धारित समय-सीमा सहित तत्संबंधी ब्यौरा क्या है;
(ग) सातवें केन्द्रीय वेतन आयोग के स्तर पर केंद्र सरकार के ऐसे कर्मचारियों और पेंशनभोगियों की अनुमानित संख्या कितनी है जिनके आठवें केन्द्रीय वेतन आयोग से लाभान्वित होने की संभावना है और ओडिशा सहित देश भर में इससे उपभोग और आर्थिक विकास को किस प्रकार बढ़ावा मिलने की संभावना है;
(घ) क्या आठवें केन्द्रीय वेतन आयोग की सिफारिशों के कार्यान्वयन से सरकार पर वित्तीय बोझ बढ़ने की संभावना है
(ङ) यदि हां, तो तत्संबंधी ब्यौरा कया है; और
(च) क्या सरकार ने राजकोषीय नीतियों और सरकारी व्यय पर आठवें केन्द्रीय वेतन आयोग के प्रभाव का आकलन करने के लिए कोई अध्ययन किया है या कर्मचारी संघों, पेंशनभोगियों और अन्य हितधारकों के साथ कोई परामश किया है?
उत्तर
वित्त मंत्रालय में वित्त मंत्री (श्रीमती निर्मला सीतारामन)
(क): सरकार दवारा आठवें केन्द्रीय वेतन आयोग (सीपीसी) का गठन करने का निर्णय लिया गया है।
(ख): इस संबंध में यथासमय पर निर्णय लिया जाएगा
(ग): केन्द्र सरकार के सिविलियन कर्मचारियों और पेंशनभोगियों/परिवार के पेंशनभोगियों की संख्या क्रमश: लगभग 36.57 लाख (दिनांक 01.03.2025 की स्थिति के अनुसार) और 33.91 लाख (दिनांक 31.12.2024 की स्थिति के अनुसार) है। रक्षा कार्मिक और पेंशनभोगी भी लाभान्वित होंगे।
(घ) और (ङ): आठवें केंद्रीय वेतन आयोग दवारा सिफारिशें किए जाने और सरकार द्वारा उन्हें स्वीकार कर लिए जाने पर, आठवें केंद्रीय वेतन आयोग की सिफारिशों के वित्तीय निहितार्थ के बारे में पता चलेगा।
(च): विचारार्थ विषय पर रक्षा मंत्रालय, गृह मंत्रालय, कार्मिक एवं प्रशिक्षण विभाग और राज्यों सहित प्रमुख स्टेकहोल्डरों से इनपुट मांगे गये हैं। आठवें केंद्रीय वेतन आयोग द्वारा सिफारिशें किए जाने और सरकार दवारा उन्हें स्वीकार कर लिए जाने के बाद ही, आठवें केंद्रीय वेतन आयोग के प्रभाव का मूल्यांकन किया जा सकता है।
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