“Finance Minister Arun Jaitley returned home now from a working visit to
Canada and US and the committee on allowances is likely to submit its
report to Finance Minister within two-three days,” the official said.
The government had earlier announced that until the special committee
submits ints report on higher allowances, allowances are to be paid
according to the existing rates under the existing pay structure.
According to reports, while the special committee is likely to stick
with the 7th Pay Commission’s recommendations on allowances, Finance
Minister Arun Jaitley will propose a hike of 2 per cent in the dearness
allowance (DA).
Source: india.com
