Justice Ashok Kumar Mathur to head 7th Central Pay Commission

Updated : 04-Feb-2014

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh has approved composition of the 7th Pay Commission, which will revise the salaries of over 50 lakh central government employees. 

Former Supreme Court Justice Ashok Kumar Mathur has been appointed as chairman of the Commission, with Oil Secretary Vivek Rae as full time Member. 

Important to Note :

The Commission has been mandated to submit its report in two years time and its recommendations would be implemented from January 1, 2016.