7th Pay Commission: Salary hike certain for these central government employees? Check what Centre says

Indian Railways employee union National Federation of Indian Railwaymen (NFIR) had raised its voice against low Night Duty allowances given to the employees under 7th CPC. The federation had brought it to the notice of Railway Board that revised rates of Night Duty Allowance paid to various categories of staff have been lowered down on the implementation of Board’s instructions dated 08/03/2018 (RBE No. 36/2018) and had requested the Railway Ministry to review its decision. (Agencies)

Taking note of the NFIR letter, the Secretary, Railway Board said that it will issue revised guidelines soon. "The undersigned is directed to refer to NFIR’s letter No 1/5(E) dated 07.12.2018 and to state that the matter regarding reduction in the amount of NDA in 7th CPC compared to 6th CPC pay structure has been examined in consultation with DoP&T, the nodal department of the Government on the subject and they have stated that, the matter of implementation of the Govt.’s decisions on NDA as recommended by 7th CPC is under consideration. The revised guidelines, once finalized, will be communicated accordingly," it said in a letter dated January 3. (Reuters)

Various railway unions have been protesting against the low allowances and benefits under 7th pay commission. The employees had in past warned the railways that if their demands are not met with, they will adopt work to rule provision for performing their duty. (Reuters)

In a meeting with railways employee union leaders in December, the railway ministry had assured the leaders of revised allowances under 7th CPC which will hike the salary of the employees up to Rs 10,000. (PTI)

Though there isn't any confirmation about the announcement date of any of these developments, if the government will have to make any such decision public, they will have to do it before the implementation of the election code of conducts. (PTI)