I have sent my suggestions to VIIth Central Pay Commission (CPC). Click to read.
Pension system is not a new or not established
either by British or present Government of India. It is in vogue since hundreds
of years. Earlier its form was different. Kings used to provide for work done
by their respective commanders and soldiers by giving some land or authorising
collection of revenue. Portion of collection was allowed to be retained by the
king’s employee and his/her heirs. British India Government introduced Pension
system in India after Indian Independence struggle in 1857. This was a
reflection of the Pension system then prevailing in Britain. Governors were
empowered to sanction pension to employees. Hence pension was totally governed
by governors. The pay scales in the government service in India were planned to
enable the “native employees” of the British Government to meet their normal
subsistence. Practically nothing was left from the pay to make provision for
their post-retirement life. The service conditions did not allow the Government
employees to earn any extra income by doing business or through any other
profession. British Government decided to provide money cover for their post
retirement life of her employees. Rules for Pension System thus started in
India was finalised by the Indian Pension Act of 1871.British Government
authorised Viceroy and Governors for granting pension. This had been kept
outside the jurisdiction of all courts.
