8th Pay Commission: Govt clarifies pensioners' DA hike not ending

• Government has formed the 8th Pay Commission to revise central government employee salaries.
• A viral social media message falsely claimed pensioners' DA hikes would cease under the new Finance Act 2025.
• PIB Fact Check debunked the message, clarifying that post-retirement benefits are only withheld if an employee is dismissed for indiscipline.
• This clarification aligns with amendments to CCS (Pension) Rules, 2021 (Rule 37) and a May 2025 official notification.
• The government urged the public to rely on official confirmations and disregard fake social media messages.

Why It Matters: It assures pensioners that DA benefits won't stop unless for disciplinary reasons.