Punjab Sixth Pay Commission: Pay Arrears & Salary Hike Details

The latest news on Sixth Pay Commission is for the state of Punjab. Unfortunately, the news is not that good for the Punjab state goverment employees, especially those who are waiting for payment arrears. These employees, government employees who are expecting to get the benefits of the Sixth pay Commission Panel Recommendations as per the new calculations, will have to wait a bit longer for the payment arrears to be made.

What is the exact problem behind the delay in payment of arrears following Sixth Pay Commission Recommendations?
The main reason can be the huge amount of money of Rs. 3000 Crore that is to be paid out in the form of arrears. As per the news reports, It appears that the Punjab Government is not having the money so that might be a reason for delay in payment of arrears.

Are there any category of officers who have been paid the arrears?
Yes. It is reported that IAS and IPS officers have been paid the Sixth Pay Commission arrears, but that money was not from the state government funds, it was from the central funds.

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WHat are the reasons quoted by the government?
As per the news, the Finance Minister, Manpreet Badal, is saying that the Punjab government budget will focus on irrigation, power, urban development, education and nutrition. He is reported to remain silent on questions raised by Sunil Jakhar. There are allegations that the government is not generating any jobs, and is mentioning that FM is remaining silent on the issue of when the money of arrears payments will be released. The toughest question the government faces is where to get the money of Rs. 3000 Crore for arrears payments