New Delhi, Nov. 12 -- The central government formally notified the Terms of Reference (ToR) for the 8th Central Pay Commission (CPC) on 3 November, which is a three-member panel headed by Justice Ranjana Desai.

Shortly after the notification was issued, employees and pensioners raised concerns after examining the ToR, claiming that the 8th Pay Commission's mandate differs from that of the previous 7th Pay Commission. This change has sparked doubts about the fate of those who retired or will retire before the new pay commission's implementation.

The All India Defence Employees Federation (AIDEF), a trade union for civilian workers of the country's Ministry of Defence, has flagged several concerns regarding the drafting of the 8th Pay Com...