8th Pay Commission: Govt Clarifies Pension Rules for Retirees, Invites Feedback

• Government clarifies that pension revisions are governed by statutory provisions, not automatically by Finance Bill, 2025.
• Finance Ministry states pension revisions will follow statutory rules and orders after Pay Commission recommendations are accepted.
• Minister Pankaj Choudhary confirms 8th CPC is mandated to recommend on Pay, Allowances, Pension for Central Government employees.
• Finance Act, 2025 validates existing pension rules and does not create new distinctions among pensioners.
• 8th Pay Commission website (8cpc.gov.in) launched, inviting feedback on salaries, pensions, and allowances until March 16.