A major question circulating among central employees and pensioners regarding the 8th Pay Commission was whether an employee who retires by December 31, 2025, would not receive the revised pension benefits under the new Pay Commission. The government has now clarified its position on this issue.

The Finance Ministry has stated that pension changes do not automatically become applicable. This means that merely passing the Finance Act, 2025, will not be considered a pension amendment. All pension-related decisions are made in accordance with established regulations, such as the Central Civil Services Rules, 2021, and the Extraordinary Pension Rules, 2023. Further action will be taken under these regulations.

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Indeed, a provision in the Finance Act, 2025, created confusion that a distinction might be made between old and new pensioners. Some feared that employees retiring before December 31, 2025, might lose the benefits of the 8th Pay Commission. However, the government dismissed these concerns as unfounded.

No Discrimination Against Anyone
Minister of State for Finance Pankaj Chaudhary clarified in the Lok Sabha that the 8th Central Pay Commission has been empowered to make recommendations regarding salaries, allowances, and pensions. This means that the Commission will submit its recommendations, and only after the government accepts them will changes be made to the relevant rules. This means that no pensioner will be automatically discriminated against. The Ministry also clarified that the Finance Act, 2025, only legalized existing pension rules. It made no changes to either civil or defense pensions. Therefore, the idea of ​​a new distinction between old and new pensioners is currently unfounded.

Official Website Live
Meanwhile, the official website of the 8th Pay Commission has also been launched. The government has created an online platform to solicit suggestions from employees, pensioners, and the general public. An 18-question questionnaire has been released on the MyGov portal, and responses can be submitted until March 16th. Ministries, departments, employee organizations, retired employees, researchers, and ordinary citizens have been allowed to express their opinions. The overall message is that no separate rules have been implemented for those retiring before December 31, 2025. The final decision will be made only after the recommendations of the 8th Pay Commission and government orders.

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