The government has decided to table the Pay Commission’s Report as a Bill for deliberation in this parliamentary session, which began from today. This is as per the legal advice from the Office of the Attorney General (OAG). However, the final decision on this will be taken by the National Assembly Speaker.
Speaking at a press conference yesterday, Prime Minister Dr Lotay Tshering said the government has no issue with whether it is submitted as a bill or a report. He shared if it is submitted as a report; the opposition will not have much say on it. If submitted as a bill, he said the house of review will then get to debate on it.
“For the government, there is hardly any difference. We will go with what is best, what is legally correct. What this government is concerned with is doing what is right.”
Lyonchen added there will not be any Performance-Based Incentive as recommended by the Pay Commission. He shared it has been removed because the Performance-Based Incentives is based on annual performance agreement and individual performance.
“We got a written suggestion from RCSC saying that these are a new formula that they are trying out. Until it is well set and applicable, it is not advised to monetise it.”
Since there is no direct incentive-based payment system, the Prime Minister said there is no proper way to evaluate the incentives as recommended by the Pay Commission’s report. However, he added that the finance ministry will present the final decision to the parliament for deliberation.
