The Karnataka High Court has allowed a petition filed by the second wife of a railway employee seeking the release of 50% family pension by the authorities on the death of the employee in the course.
Dhanbad: A large number of railway employees voted in favour of going on a strike for scraping the new pension scheme and implementation of the old on.
It said the recommendation of the 7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) was implemented from January 1, 2016 which fixed the minimum wage at Rs 18,000 per month.
7th Pay Commission: The Railways Board said the Dearness Allowance payable to Railway Employees will be enhanced from the existing rate of 42% to 46% of the Basic Pay with effect from 1st July, 2023.