New Delhi, Aug. 8 -- West Bengal's newly formed 7th Pay Commission will consider several demands from the unions, including pay parity with Central government employees, restoration of commuted pension after 11 years and raising annual increments from 3% to at least 5%.

Apart from reviewing the salaries, allowances and service conditions of state government employees, the panel will examine career progression, pensions, retirement and healthcare benefits. It will assess the existing pay structure, allowances, pension, and gratuity, and will then suggest changes based on inflation and current economic conditions.

A senior official told PTI that the proposals cover "all major aspects of the service conditions of government employees" and ...