Govt forms committee to review public servants’ pay

The government has formed on Thursday (November 5) a six-member committee to review the pay grades and allowances of public servants, including possible revisions and adjustments, according to Cabinet Division notification..

The committee, headed by the Finance and Planning Minister, will examine complaints over inconsistencies in the existing pay structure and recommend necessary measures.

It will also review proposals to upgrade or downgrade pay grades, introduce new risk allowances and revise existing allowance rates.