8th Pay Commission: The central government recently issued the Terms of Reference (ToR) for the 8th Pay Commission and appointed a chairman and two members. However, this decision has angered a large number of retired employees.
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8th Pay Commission: The Central Government recently issued the Terms of Reference (ToR) for the 8th Pay Commission and also appointed a Chairman and two members. However, this decision has angered a large number of retired employees. The All India Defence Employees Federation (AIDEF) has particularly objected to this decision. They say that the ToR for the 8th CPC completely excludes the pension revision of 6.9 million pensioners and family pensioners, which is unfair.
AIDEF General Secretary C. Srikumar has written a letter to Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman demanding necessary changes to the ToR for the 8th CPC. A copy of this letter has also been sent to Defense Minister Rajnath Singh. They say that excluding such a large section is not only wrong but also unfair to those who have served the country for 30–35 years.
There is a significant difference between the ToRs of the 7th CPC and the 8th CPC.
The ToR of the 8th CPC
It simply states that the salary structure should be such that it attracts talent and promotes efficiency. AIDEF argues that the government should make the ToR for the 8th CPC similar to that of the 7th CPC, allowing for inclusion of all.
Demand for Restoration of Old Pension System (OPS)
The letter also states that over 2.6 million central employees across the country are demanding the reinstatement of the Old Pension System (OPS) by replacing the NPS. However, the 8th Pay Commission’s ToR does not contain a single word related to OPS. AIDEF insisted that OPS be included in the ToR so that further action can be taken on this long-standing demand.
Exclusion of 6.9 million pensioners is unfair: AIDEF
The biggest controversy is that 6.9 million pensioners and family pensioners have been excluded from the scope of the 8th CPC. AIDEF states that pension revision is every pensioner’s right. Ignoring them at the end of their life is wrong. The 7th CPC clearly provided for pension revision for old pensioners, but the 8th CPC does not.
AIDEF has requested the government to include the pension revision in the ToR for all employees who retired before January 1, 2026. It also reiterated its demands for restoring commutation after 11 years and providing an additional 5% pension every five years.
