INCOME TAX9 Sept 2026
8th Pay Commission: 69 lakh pensioners await clarity on pension hike - REWA seeks ToR change
The 8th Central Pay Commission is consulting people in Chennai and Puducherry. Pensioner group REWA has asked that the commission's terms of reference be changed to clearly include those who retired before 2026. About 69 lakh pensioners still do not know if their pension and family pension will be revised. No decision has been announced yet.
Key Statutory Highlights
- The 8th Pay Commission is holding consultations in Chennai and Puducherry.
- REWA wants the terms of reference widened to explicitly cover pensioners who retired before 2026.
- Around 69 lakh pensioners are waiting for clarity on possible pension and family pension hikes.
Actionable Advice for Taxpayers / Founders:If you are a central government pensioner, keep track of official Pay Commission updates and announcements rather than acting on speculation.
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