7th Pay Commission – Govt Decision on Fixed Medical Allowance

7th Pay Commission – Fixed Medical Allowance to be decided by a Committee

Fixed Medical Allowances : Recommendation: The Commission notes that this allowance was enhanced from RS.300/- p.m. to RS.500/- p.m. from 19.11.2014. As such, further enhancement of this allowance is not recommended.

Decision of Government : To be examined by a Committee comprising Finance Secretary and Secretary (Expenditure) as Chairman and Secretaries of Home Affairs, Defence, Posts, Health & Family Welfare, Personnel & Training and Chairman, Railway Board as Members. Till a final decision is taken based on the recommendations of the Committee, Fixed Medical Allowance shall be paid at existing rates.
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