Chandigarh, June 4

The government today extended the term of the Sixth Pay Commission till August 31. This comes days after the final report of the commission was submitted to the government.

Though top officials in the government said it was a routine extension, to allow the commission to finish its second report, employees were not enthused. Sukhchain Khehra, convener, Sanjha Mulazam Manch, said employees would protest soon, as it was an indication that the implementation of the new pay scales for employees, as per the recommendations, would be delayed. The government had initially promised implementation of the pay commission recommendations from July 1.

There is speculation over the recommendations made in the report, especially as it has not been shared with representatives of employees so far. Though government officials claim the report is “good”, many believe it will be less favourable towards clerical staff and more towards officers.

The government officials, however, maintained the report would be brought before the Cabinet for final approval in the coming week. — TNS