Cabinet approves revised salaries, gratuity, allowances and pension for the Judges of Supreme Court, High Courts
New Delhi, Nov 22 (IBNS): The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has approved the revision in the salaries, gratuity, allowances, pension of the Judges of the Supreme Court and the High Courts and retired Judges of Supreme Court and High Courts.
It follows the implementation of recommendations of the 7th Central Pay Commission in respect of Civil Servants, read a government statement.
The approval will pave the way for necessary amendments in the two laws viz. Supreme Court Judges (Salaries and Conditions of Service) Act, 1958 and High Court Judges (Salaries and Conditions of Service) Act, 1954, which govern the salaries of Chief Justice of India (CJI), Judges of Supreme Court of India, Chief Justices and all Judges of High Courts.
The increase in the salary and allowances etc. will benefit 31 Judges of Supreme Court of India (including the CJI) and 1079 Judges(including the Chief Justices) of High Courts. Besides, approximately 2500 retired Judges will also be benefited on account of revision of pension/gratuity etc.
Arrears on account of revised salaries, gratuity, pension and family pension w.e.f 01.01.2016 will be paid as one time lump sum payment.
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