The Assam government today announced the constitution of the 7th Pay Commission for the state.
"The Assam Government has decided to constitute the 7th Assam Pay and Productivity Pay Commission 2015," an official release said.
The Commission would submit its report as soon as practicable, but preferably within 15 months from the date of its constitution, it said.
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"It will also examine existing amenities given to state government employees like age superannuation, medical benefits, daily allowance etc and such other concerned issues referred to it by the state government," it added.
The Commission comprises retired IAS officer P P Verma as chairman along with Chief Secretary of Assam, retired Secretary to the Personnel Department Kameshwar Laskar, former Cotton College Principal Dilip Baruah as members.
Finance Department Secretary Simanta Thakuria has been appointed as the Member Secretary in the Commission.