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8th Pay Commission: Pensioners seek Terms of Reference amendments
The 8th Pay Commission is conducting meetings across various cities, including recent sessions in Chennai on September 7 and 8, to discuss revisions to salaries, pensions, and allowances for government employees.
The Retired Employees Welfare Association (REWA) has formally petitioned Prime Minister Narendra Modi to amend the Commission's Terms of Reference (ToR). REWA argues that the current wording in Point 2(e) lacks clarity regarding pensioners and family pensioners who retired before 1 January 2026. The association notes that approximately 69 lakh pensioners are facing uncertainty over whether they will benefit from the proposed revisions.
Additionally, the Chennai GPO Pensioners Forum has presented several demands to the Commission, including the reinstatement of the Old Pension Scheme (OPS), increases in pension and family pension amounts, and clarity regarding commuted pension recovery. The Commission's ongoing discussions aim to address these concerns before finalizing its report for the central government.
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8th Central Pay Commission · 8th Pay Commission · All India New Pension Scheme Employees Federation · Chennai · Chennai GPO Pensioners Forum · India · Narendra Modi · National Council of Joint Consultative Machinery · Puducherry · Retired Employees Welfare Association
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- [○ 1 SOURCE] The Chennai GPO Pensioners Forum demanded the reinstatement of the Old Pension Scheme (OPS). newsable.asianetnews.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] Approximately 69 lakh pensioners and family pensioners face uncertainty regarding pension revisions. www.europesays.com · samacharnama.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] The association requested that the scope of pension revision explicitly include pensioners and family pensioners who retired before 1 January 2026. www.europesays.com · samacharnama.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Pensioners requested improvements to pension and family pension amounts. newsable.asianetnews.com
- [DISPUTED] The 8th Pay Commission held meetings in Chennai on 7 and 8 September. www.europesays.com · newsable.asianetnews.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] REWA has urged the central government to amend the 8th Pay Commission's Terms of Reference (ToR). www.europesays.com · samacharnama.com