The finance ministry has written to Ministry of Defence and Home Affairs as well as the Department of Personnel and Training to suggest the terms of reference for the Commission, following which the Centre will approve them.

The Budget for 2025-26 has not factored in any expenditure that may arise on account of implementing the 8th Pay Commission’s recommendations, given that the report may take another year to be submitted and subsequently approved.

The finance ministry has written to Ministry of Defence and Home Affairs as well as the Department of Personnel and Training to suggest the terms of reference for the Commission, following which the Centre will approve them.