Shimla, Aug. 29 -- The Joint Forum of Pensioners Association, Shimla, today organized a state-level convention at Kali Badi Hall where retired employees of the Central Government, including pensioners from the Department of Posts, Labour Bureau, Indian Telecommunications, Accountant General of India, Himachal Pradesh MES and other departments, participated in large numbers.
The convention expressed deep concern over the delay in the constitution of the 8th Pay Commission. Although the Government of India announced the commission in January 2025 and notified its establishment in April, the chairman and members have not yet been appointed.
Speakers feared that the delay would make it impossible to implement financial benefits from January 1...