The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, today gave its approval for the extension of the term of the 7th Central Pay Commission by four months up to 31.12.2015.

 Background:

 The 7th Central Pay Commission was constituted by the Central Government on 28.2.2014. According to the Resolution dated 28.2.2014, by which the Commission was constituted, it is to make its recommendations within 18 months of the date of its constitution that is by 27th August, 2015.

 In view of its volume of work and intensive stake-holders' consultations, the 7th Central Pay Commission had made a request to the Government for a four month extension up to 31.12.2015.

Extension of Pay Commission term approved to allow additional time for completion after extensive stakeholder consultations and workload. The Union Cabinet authorised an extension of the term of the 7th Central Pay Commission to allow completion of its mandate, responding to the Commission's request prompted by substantial workload and intensive stakeholder consultations; the Commission had been constituted on 28 February 2014 and was initially required to submit recommendations within eighteen months.