As reported first by the Indianmandarins on June 28 evening, the Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved the recommendations made by the 7th pay commission after considering a report of the committee of secretaries (CoS) submitted last Monday. The approval, which may be made public shortly, could result in a higher increase in the basic pay than the nearly 15 percent recommended by the 7th Pay Commission for over 1 crore government employees and pensioners. The pay panel had in November last year recommended 14.27 per cent hike in basic pay at junior levels, the lowest in 70 years. The previous 6th Pay Commission had recommended a 20 percent hike which the government doubled while implementing it in 2008. After considering the increase proposed in allowances, the hike in remunerations comes to 23.55 per cent. The 7th Pay Commission report will be effective from January 1 and the Cabinet will decide if the arrears for the six months have to be paid at one go or in installments. Report on June 28, 2016:  Cabinet to consider CoS pay report on Wednesday http://www.indianmandarins.com/cabinet-to-consider-cos-pay-report-on-wednesday/