7th Pay Commission: WB Govt Approves New Pay Panel, Big Salary Hike on the Cards for Employees!

Some great news is here for West Bengal's state government employees. The state government has finally decided to set up the 7th Pay Commission. State Minister Agnimitra Pal made the announcement right after a cabinet meeting.

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7th Pay Commission Approved After Cabinet Meeting

State Minister Agnimitra Pal announced the government's decision to form the 7th Pay Commission. She shared the news after a crucial cabinet meeting, bringing cheer to lakhs of employees.

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CM Leads Cabinet Meeting with Senior Ministers

Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari led the Monday cabinet meeting. Five ministers attended: Dilip Ghosh, Agnimitra Pal, Nisith Pramanik, Ashok Kirtania, and Kshudiram Tudu. Chief Secretary Manoj Agarwal was also present at the meeting.

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Agnimitra Pal Announces Formation of 7th State Pay Commission

After the meeting, Minister Agnimitra Pal told reporters, "The 7th State Pay Commission will be formed to revise salaries for government employees and staff of various boards, corporations, and educational institutions." She added that a notification with the exact date will be issued soon.

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DA Not Discussed, Pay Matrix to Narro

The minister clarified that Dearness Allowance (DA) was not on the agenda for Monday's meeting, but it will be discussed later. The 7th Pay Commission's main feature is the pay matrix, which will close the huge salary gap between state and central government employees.

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2.57 Fitment Factor to Boost Salaries Under 7th Pay Commission

The 7th Pay Commission uses a 2.57 fitment factor. This means an employee's basic pay will increase by 2.57 times. For example, a basic salary of Rs 20,000 will become Rs 51,400. Also, the DA could jump from the current 14% (state rate) to 50% or more (central rate).

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DA Gap to Align with CPI; Allowances Likely to Rise

Right now, there is a big gap in DA between West Bengal and central government staff. The new pay commission will help align DA with the All India Consumer Price Index. Employees can also expect a hike in House Rent Allowance, Travel Allowance, and Medical Allowance.