New Delhi, Sept. 11 -- A central government pensioners' union, in a meeting with the 8th Central Pay Commission (CPC) in Chennai, demanded a 3.83 fitment factor. The All India Federation of Pensioners Association (AIFPA) was part of this week's consultation session, according to reports.

The commission is in its consultation stage, with plans to engage with employee and pensioner associations, federations, and unions of central government, UT employees, and other stakeholders across the country. To this end, dates have been scheduled for state visits to Chandigarh and Bengaluru in the coming weeks.

During these meetings, the panel is examining desirable and feasible changes in the emoluments, including for pay (usually includes salary s...