New Delhi, Sept. 15 -- The 8th central pay commission (CPC) is scheduled to be in the union territory of Chandigarh for an official three-day state visit from 16 to 18 September this week (Wednesday-Friday).

The panel will hold meetings and discussions with employee unions, representative groups, pensioner associations, federations, and stakeholders who submitted an appointment request by the 25 August deadline.

Since March, the commission has met employees, pensioners and stakeholders to collect and analyse opinions and data before deciding on pay, allowances, and pension for employees and pensioners.

In the Chandigarh meetings, discussions are likely over a number of key issues with representatives from the states of Punjab, Haryana,...