ACC Approves Appointment of Krishna V R as Director of 8th Central Pay Commission
In a significant move within the Ministry of Finance, the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) has approved the appointment of Shri Krishna V R to a pivotal role within the 8th Central Pay Commission (CPC).
Shri Krishna V R, a seasoned 2009-batch officer of the Indian Railway Accounts Service (IRAS), is currently serving as a Director in the Department of Revenue. He will now transition to the Department of Expenditure on a lateral shift basis to serve as Director for the 8th CPC.
Tenure and Deployment Details
The appointment has been made under the Central Staffing Scheme and is on a co-terminus basis with the 8th Central Pay Commission. The key details of his tenure include:
Duration: The appointment is extendable up to September 17, 2029 (representing the remaining portion of his admissible five-year tenure under the Central Staffing Scheme).
Effective Date: His central deputation tenure officially counts from September 18, 2024.
Immediate Relief: The ACC has directed that the officer be relieved of his current duties in the Department of Revenue immediately to assume his new assignment.
The Role of the 8th Pay Commission
The 8th Central Pay Commission is a high-stakes body tasked with reviewing and recommending changes to the salary structure, allowances, and benefits for central government employees and pensioners. The induction of an IRAS officer, known for financial expertise and accounting precision, is expected to provide strong analytical support to the Commission’s Expenditure department.
