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Recent social media rumors claimed that the Finance Act 2025 would revoke Dearness Allowance (DA) and 8th Pay Commission benefits for pensioners. The Press Information Bureau (PIB) has debunked these claims as fake. The only change to pension rules involves forfeiture of retirement benefits for specific PSU employees dismissed for misconduct after absorption. The Finance Ministry clarified that pension revision is included in the 8th Pay Commission’s recommendations, reassuring nearly 69 lakh pensioners. The 8th Pay Commission’s implementation is expected in mid-2027 or early 2028.

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Pensioners’ Benefits Safe: Government Debunks Fake News on DA and 8th Pay Commission

New Delhi, [Date – Today’s Date] – The Central government has moved to quash widespread rumors circulating on social media that the Finance Act 2025 would eliminate Dearness Allowance (DA) and 8th Pay Commission benefits for pensioners. The Press Information Bureau (PIB)’s fact-check unit has officially labeled these claims as “FAKE,” reassuring retirees that their benefits remain secure.

The viral misinformation falsely claimed that pensioners would be excluded from DA hikes and Pay Commission revisions. The PIB clarified that no such policy changes have been implemented.

The government emphasized that the only recent amendment to pension rules pertains to a specific group of employees: those in Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs). According to the updated CCS (Pension) Rules, 2021, employees absorbed into a PSU who are subsequently dismissed for misconduct will forfeit their retirement benefits earned during their prior government service.

Finance Ministry officials further clarified that the 8th Pay Commission, set to benefit 50 lakh central government employees and 69 lakh pensioners, will include pension revision as part of its recommendations. This assurance follows concerns that pension considerations might have been omitted from the Commission’s Terms of Reference (ToR).

While the 8th Pay Commission’s Terms of Reference have been approved, implementation is anticipated to take time. Based on previous pay commission rollouts, the government is expected to implement the recommendations in mid-2027 or early 2028.

Authorities urge the public to verify information from trusted sources and be wary of unverified claims circulating on social media.

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