Fact Check: Pensioners' 8th Pay Commission, DA benefits not cancelled

• PIB fact-checked and debunked rumors claiming the central government is withdrawing DA and 8th Pay Commission benefits for pensioners.
• The government has not withdrawn post-retirement benefits for retirees under the Finance Act 2025.
• An amendment to CCS (Pension) Rules, 2021 (Rule 37(29C)) states that retired PSU employees dismissed for misconduct will lose retirement benefits.
• MoS Finance Pankaj Chaudhary confirmed that pension revision will be part of the 8th Pay Commission recommendations.
• The 8th Pay Commission's Terms of Reference have been approved, with implementation expected by mid-2027 or early 2028.

Why It Matters: Clarifies 8th Pay Commission and DA benefits, reassuring pensioners against false rumors.