Representations have been received from various quarters some of which pertain to Armed Forces and Nurses. While approving the recommendations of the 7th Central Pay Commission on pay, pension and other related issues, the Government has set up various Committees to examine and address some of the issues arising out of implementation of Commission’s recommendations. Based on the recommendations of these Committees on these issues, appropriate decisions will be taken by the Government.

This was stated by ‘Shri Arjun Ram Meghwal, Minister of State in the Ministry of Finance in written reply to a question in Lok Sabha today.

Pay Commission implementation: committees to examine representations on Armed Forces and nurses and guide government decisions. Implementation of Central Pay Commission recommendations concerning pay, pension and related matters is under review through specialized government committees. Representations from stakeholders, including the Armed Forces and nurses, have prompted committee examinations; the Government will take appropriate decisions based on those committees' recommendations.