The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, today approved the Terms of Reference of 8th Central Pay Commission. The Centre had announced the 8th Pay Panel in January this year.

The 8th Central Pay Commission will be a temporary body, the government has said in a release.

Pay panel members

The Commission will comprise of one Chairperson; One Member (Part Time) and one Member-Secretary.

It will make its recommendations within 18 months of the date of its constitution. It may consider, if necessary, sending interim reports on any of the matters as and when the recommendations are finalised.

While making the recommendations the Commission will keep in view the followings:

i. The economic conditions in the country and the need for fiscal prudence;

ii. The need to ensure

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