7th CPC Guv approves hike in salaries of State Universities faculty
TNN Bureau. Updated: 5/19/2018 10:06:13 AM
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JAMMU: In a major gift for the state universities’s faculty, Governor N N Vohra on Friday has given his assent the recommendations of the 7th Central Pay Commission, thus paving way for hike in salary and pension of Faculty members and non teaching employees.
The governor, Chancellor of the University of Kashmir, University of Jammu, Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology- Kashmir and Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology- Jammu, has authorized revision of wages with effect from 1-1-2016.
The proposal was submitted to the Governor after obtaining the concurrence of the Chief Minister, who is also the Pro- Chancellor of the State Universities.
The additional annual financial implication of this decision is estimated at Rs. 130 crore and the arrears, for the period 1-1-2016 to 31-3-2018, work out to around Rs. 200 crore, which shall be paid in cash to the employees in three equal yearly installments, on 1-1-2019, 1-1-2020 and 1-1-2021.
However, the arrears of the pensioners shall be paid as per the roadmap approved by the State Government.