Govt. mulling extension of pay revision panel term: Keralam CM V.D. Satheesan
Kerala Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan announced that the government is considering extending the term of the 12th Pay Revision Commission to ensure proper data collection. He also criticized the previous LDF administration for delays in appointing the commission and failing to implement pay recommendations during their tenure.
Why it matters
The decision impacts the financial welfare of state government employees and highlights ongoing political tensions regarding fiscal management and administrative accountability in Kerala.
The government is mulling extending the term of the 12th Pay Revision Commission appointed for submitting recommendations for the pay revision of government employees, Keralam Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan has said. Responding to questions on the progress in the commission’s report and whether pay revision would be effected this year during Question Hour in the Assembly on Monday, the Chief Minister said since the three months allowed to the commission, chaired by former Chief Secretary V.P. Joy, had been completed, an extension was being considered for collection of data and smooth functioning of the commission.
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