Context:
Union government approved the establishment of the 8th Pay Commission.
Central Pay Commission:
- Neither a Constitutional nor Statutory body
- Constituted by the Central government
- Mandate –
- Reviews and recommends changes to the salary structure of the employees.
- Also reviews the bonuses, allowances and other benefits of the employees.
- Usually constituted every 10 years
- 1st pay commission was set up in 1946.
- Since Independence, a total of 7 pay commissions have been formed.
- 7th pay commission was implemented in 2016 and is set to complete its term in 2026.
- Not mandatory for the government to accept the recommendations of the pay commission.
- Department of Expenditure under the Ministry of Finance is responsible for the implementation of the recommendations of the Commission.
Source: TH
Previous Year Question
Consider the following organizations/bodies in India:
1. The National Commission for Backward Classes
2. The National Human Rights Commission
3. The National Law Commission
4. The National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission
How many of the above constitutional bodies?
[UPSC Civil Services Exam – 2023 Prelims]
(a) Only one
(b) Only two
(c) Only three
(d) All four
Answer: (a)
Explanation: Among the organizations mentioned, only the National Commission for Backward Classes is a constitutional body.