XI LOK SABHA DEBATES,   Session IV (Budget) 

Monday , March 03, 1997 / Phalguna  12, 1918 (Saka)



Type of Debate: MATTERS UNDER RULE 377	

Title: Re: need for expeditious implementation of the recommendations of the
Fifth Pay Commission.

TEXT :
 
SHRI K.H. MUNIYAPPA (KOLAR): After a long wait of more than  three  years  the
Fifth Pay Commission has at last submitted its report.

	The Government of India had implemented  the  recommendations  of  the
Fourth  Pay  Commission,  ll  years  ago.  Since  then  the  steep rise in the
inflation and sky-rocketing prices of essential commodities have made the life
of Central Government employees miserable. The purchasing  capacity  of  these
employees  has  been  affected  adversely,  particularly of those belonging to
Class III and IV. This  situation  has  created  a  gloomy  future  for  these
employees.  The  Income-tax  is  slowly  but  steadily engulfing the Class III
employees also. The Income-tax ceiling had not been raised last  year  despite
repeated  demands  by  almost  all  parties and public in general. There are a
number of criticisms about the  recommendations.  A  grievances  cell  can  be
set-up  by  the Government for this purpose. Many employees' associations have
already threatened to go on an indefinite strike if  the  recommendations  are
not implemented at the earliest.

	I, therefore, urge  upon  the hon. Finance Minister  to implement  the
recommendations of the Fifth  Pay Commission without any further delay. 

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