Mumbai (24/7 News Network): Bringing cheer to 13 lakh state government employees, The Maharashtra Government has decided to implement the recommendations of the Sixth Pay Commission. The state government will bear an additional burden of Rs. 8.091 cr. According to estimates, the employees will get an average hike of 20-30 per cent.
Since the Sixth Pay Commission recommendations will be implemented from January 1, 2006, the employees will get huge amount of arrears, which will be coming to them in installments over the next five years. The state government has to pay Rs 18,370 crore towards the arrears.
Over seven lakh pensioners in Maharashtra will also be benefited by the implementation of Sixth Pay Commission report. Those pensioners, who have retired before January 1, 2006, would get a 40 per cent raise in pension.
The decision to implement the Sixth Pay Commission report in Maharashtra was taken by a cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Ashok Chavan.
Source: breakingnewsonline.net
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