8th Pay Commission: Will the Government Announce Interim Relief and DA Merger? Big Question to Be Raised in Lok Sabha on 1 December 2025
Date: 28 November 2025
The biggest topic of discussion today among Central Government employees and pensioners is the upcoming Winter Session of Parliament. On Monday, 1 December 2025, the Lok Sabha will take up a crucial question directed to the Ministry of Finance — a question that directly impacts the salaries, pensions, and future financial security of millions of families.
As we know, the Government officially announced the formation of the 8th Central Pay Commission (8th CPC) on 28 October 2025. However, setting up the commission is only the first step. The real concern is: Will employees get any immediate relief amid rising inflation?
This is exactly what Lok Sabha MP Shri Anand Bhadauria has asked through Unstarred Question No. 212.
Why 1 December Matters for Employees
The recommendations of any Central Pay Commission generally take 1.5 to 2 years to be finalised and implemented. Considering the inflation trends of the past three decades, employee unions are demanding two immediate steps from the government:
- Interim Relief (IR) before the commission submits its report
- Merger of DA/DR with Basic Pay, as the current DA does not adequately offset real retail inflation
The upcoming written reply by the Finance Ministry becomes extremely important for this reason.
Lok Sabha Question No. 212 — Highlights
The key points in the question to be answered on 1 December 2025 are:
1. Notification of the 8th CPC
Has the government already issued the official notification for the formation of the 8th Central Pay Commission? If yes, what are its details?
2. DA/DR Merger with Basic Pay
Is the government considering merging the current Dearness Allowance (DA) and Dearness Relief (DR) into basic pay to provide immediate relief?
3. Interim Relief (IR)
Will employees and pensioners — who are struggling with high inflation — receive Interim Relief even before the pay commission submits its final report?
4. Inflation Mismatch
The question highlights a major concern:
The DA given today does not match real-time retail inflation, creating a gap between actual expenditure and salary compensation.
Why Employees Are Worried
MP Shri Bhadauria has raised a point that resonates with almost every government employee:
30 Years of Burden
The question states that employees have been battling severe inflation for over three decades.
DA System Not Reflecting Reality
The DA formula is technical and often lags behind real retail inflation.
This is why unions insist that Interim Relief is not a luxury, but a necessity.
What to Expect on 1 December 2025
The written reply by the Finance Minister may clarify:
- Whether the government is willing to offer Interim Relief (IR) before the 8th CPC report
- Whether the long-standing demand of DA merger when DA crosses 50% will be accepted
- Whether any immediate financial support is being planned for employees and pensioners
All eyes are now on the Lok Sabha’s proceedings on 1 December 2025.
We will share a detailed analysis of the government’s official response as soon as it is released.
Your Opinion
Do you think the government should merge DA with basic pay immediately, without waiting for the 8th CPC report?
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