DoPT Clarifies on Pay Disparity Issue Under CCS (Revised Pay) Rules, 2016
In response to an Unstarred Question No. 2843 raised in the Rajya Sabha on December 19, 2024, the Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances, and Pensions, through Minister of State Dr. Jitendra Singh, addressed concerns regarding the stepping up of pay for senior government servants under the Central Civil Services (Revised Pay) Rules, 2016.
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The Query
Shri Neeraj Shekhar sought details about references or representations received by the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) between August and October 2024. The query specifically focused on cases where senior government employees, promoted on or before January 1, 2015, were drawing less pay in the revised pay structure compared to their juniors promoted on or after January 1, 2016, as per Rule 7(10) read with Rule 13 of the CCS (RP) Rules, 2016.
DoPT's Response
Dr. Jitendra Singh clarified that the DoPT had received only one reference on this matter during the mentioned period. The reference came from the Rajya Sabha Secretariat, seeking advice on addressing pay disparities between senior and junior employees under the CCS (Revised Pay) Rules, 2016.
The DoPT confirmed that a reply had already been sent to the Rajya Sabha Secretariat addressing their concerns. Furthermore, the Minister emphasized that no other references or representations on this issue were received during the specified timeframe, nor are any such matters currently pending for resolution with the Department.
Key Takeaways
Only one reference on the issue was received by the DoPT between August and October 2024.
The reference came from the Rajya Sabha Secretariat.
The matter was addressed, and no other pending cases exist regarding pay stepping-up disparities.
This clarification sheds light on the government's approach to addressing pay-related grievances under the CCS (Revised Pay) Rules, 2016. It also underscores the prompt response by the DoPT in handling such critical representations from government bodies.
The issue of pay disparities remains a significant concern among senior government employees, and this response highlights the mechanism in place for addressing such anomalies efficiently. Stakeholders will now look forward to more transparency and timely resolution of similar concerns in the future.
Source: Rajya Sabha Unstarred Question No. 2843, December 19, 2024
