| Agency overview | |
|---|---|
| Formed | 5 October 2006 |
| Dissolved | 24 March 2008 |
| Jurisdiction |  Government of India |
| Headquarters | New Delhi |
| Agency executives |
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| Parent agency | Ministry of Finance, Government of India |
| Website | http://finmin.nic.in/6cpc/index.asp |
The Sixth Central Pay Commission was convened by the Union Cabinet of India on 5 October 2006.[1] : p 28 The Pay Commission was headed by B. N. Srikrishna. The other members of the Commission were Ravindra Dholakia, J. S. Mathur, and Member-Secretary Sushama Nath.[2]: para 1.1.5
The Sixth Central Pay Commission submitted its report to the Finance Minister, P. Chidambaram on 24 March 2008.[1] : p 28 On 29 August 2008, the government announced its decision to implement the report on "structure of emoluments, allowances, conditions of service and retirement benefits of Central Government employees including ... the Defence Forces", "subject to some modifications".[1] : p 28
The Sixth Central Pay Commission, unlike the earlier Central Pay Commissions, was given a wide remit. It included making recommendations to rationalize the governmental organization and structure to make them more "modern, professional and citizen friendly entities that are dedicated to the service of the people".[2] : para 1.1.6–7
- ^ a b c "Gazette of India Extraordinary: Part I-Sec. I" (PDF). New Delhi: Ministry of Finance (Department of Expenditure). 29 August 2008. Archived from the original (PDF) on 10 September 2016. Retrieved 14 July 2015.
- ^ a b "Report of the Sixth Central Pay Commission" (PDF). Ministry of Finance, Government of India. Ministry of Finance. March 2008. p. 9. Archived from the original (PDF) on 7 September 2012. Retrieved 26 May 2015.