Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, June 25: National Mazdoor Conference (NMC) president, Subash Shastri has urged the PM to immediately appoint Chairman and other members of 8th Pay Commission, constitution of which was approved by the Union Cabinet six months back.
“Since the due date for implementation of 8th Pay Commission is January 1, 2026, it is hoped that the Commission will complete its report within the given time frame,” he further said.
In a memorandum sent to PM Modi, Shastri referred to the 7th Central Pay Commission recommendations implemented in 2016 and highlighted the provision to merge 50 per cent DA into basic pay or pension once the DA crosses 50 per cent.
He also demanded restoration of Old Pension Scheme, release of 18 months’ pending DA arrears, setting up of National Wage Commission and declaring Jammu and Srinagar cities as B-1 cities.
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