7th Pay Commission: The Seventh Pay Commission, led by K. Sudhakar Rao, has delivered its concluding recommendations to Chief Minister Siddaramaiah of Karnataka, suggesting a notable 27.5% salary increase for state government employees. This proposal comes after an interim raise of 17% on basic pay was already sanctioned by the government.
- Karnataka Government Employees Proposed a 27.5% Salary Hike by Seventh Pay Commission
Chief Minister Siddaramaiah disclosed that the State Finance Department is currently reviewing the detailed report to decide on its execution. Following the recommendations, if adopted, the minimum monthly wage for government staff is projected to rise from ₹17,000 to ₹27,000.
The announcement’s timing coincides with the expected declaration of the 2024 Lok Sabha elections
The announcement’s timing coincides with the expected declaration of the 2024 Lok Sabha elections schedule by the Election Commission of India, which will activate the electoral code of conduct. This timing indicates that the Finance Department’s assessment and subsequent decision on the pay commission’s report will need to be expedited.
This development has been eagerly awaited by government employees in Karnataka, who have been advocating for the implementation of the Seventh Pay Commission’s recommendations to improve their salary structure.
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