Executive Summary:
This notification from the Supreme Court of India announces the adoption of the Seventh Central Pay Commission's recommendations for Supreme Court officers and employees. It implements changes specified by the Ministry of Finance, including an enhancement of the Index of Rationalization (IOR) of Level 13 of the Civil Pay Matrix from 2.57 to 2.67. These revisions are effective from August 10, 2017, and require amendments to existing office orders and annexures.
Key Points / Main Content:
* **Adoption of Seventh Central Pay Commission Recommendations:**
* The Chief Justice of India approved the recommendations of the Seventh Central Pay Commission for Supreme Court officers and employees.
* This follows the Government of India's acceptance of the recommendations for its employees.
* **Enhancement of Index of Rationalization (IOR):**
* The IOR of Level 13 of the Civil Pay Matrix is enhanced from 2.57 to 2.67.
* This change aligns with the Ministry of Finance's decision to revise the recommendations of the Seventh Central Pay Commission.
* **Revised Pay Matrix:**
* The Civil Pay Matrix, as contained in Annexure 1 of the Resolution dated July 25, 2016, is revised and provided in Appendix 1.
* The Pay Matrix in Annexure I of the Resolution dated September 23, 2016, is also revised as per Appendix I.
* **Amendment of Existing Orders:**
* Paragraph 3 of the Office order dated September 24, 2016, and Annexure I are amended to reflect the changes.
Impact Analysis:
* **Supreme Court Officers and Employees:**
* Impact: Affected by the revised pay matrix and the enhanced IOR of Level 13, potentially leading to adjustments in their salary.
* Action Required: Review the revised pay matrix in Appendix I to understand the changes and their impact on their respective pay levels.
Key Entities Referenced
Supreme Court of India: The apex court of India, which issued the notification regarding pay commission recommendations.
Seventh Central Pay Commission: A commission established by the Government of India to review the salary structure of central government employees.
Ministry of Finance Department of Expenditure: A department under the Ministry of Finance, Government of India, responsible for managing the government's expenditure.
Chief Justice of India: The head of the Supreme Court of India, who approved the recommendations of the Seventh Central Pay Commission for the court's officers and employees.
Civil Pay Matrix: A table that determines the salary of government employees based on their level and experience.
New Delhi: Capital of India, location of Supreme Court of India
Government of India: The governing body of the Republic of India.
Index of Rationalization IOR: Index of Rationalization IOR of Level13 of Civil Pay Matrix shall also be enhanced from 2.57 to 2.67.