more-inIn a big bonus for 5.2 lakh State government employees and 5.73 lakh pensioners, the 6th Pay Commission has suggested a hike of about 30% in salaries. The additional expenditure to the State government owing to revision of pay, allowances and pension is estimated to be ₹10,508 crore per year. A note from the Chief Minister’s office said the commission’s recommendation will benefit about 73,000 employees of aided institutions, local bodies and non-teaching staff of colleges and universities in the State. The commission has recommended continuation of the present age of retirement of government employees at 60 years. Besides Mr. Srinivasmurthy, the commission has former IAS officer Mohammed Sanaullah and former Controller of State Accounts Department R.S.

Source: The Hindu January 31, 2018 17:26 UTC