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Pay Scale of Inspectors in India

The document discusses the pay scales of Inspectors in various government departments prior to and following the 4th and 5th Pay Commissions in India. Specifically, it details that: (1) Prior to the 4th Pay Commission, Inspectors in Income Tax, Central Excise, and Customs had a pay scale of Rs. 425-800, which was revised to Rs. 500-900 in 1980. Intelligence Bureau Inspectors had a pay scale of Rs. 550-900. (2) Following the 4th Pay Commission, pay scales were revised to Rs. 1640-2900 for tax/excise Inspectors, Rs. 2000-3200 for CBI

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Pay Scale of Inspectors in India

The document discusses the pay scales of Inspectors in various government departments prior to and following the 4th and 5th Pay Commissions in India. Specifically, it details that: (1) Prior to the 4th Pay Commission, Inspectors in Income Tax, Central Excise, and Customs had a pay scale of Rs. 425-800, which was revised to Rs. 500-900 in 1980. Intelligence Bureau Inspectors had a pay scale of Rs. 550-900. (2) Following the 4th Pay Commission, pay scales were revised to Rs. 1640-2900 for tax/excise Inspectors, Rs. 2000-3200 for CBI

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GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

FINANCE
LOK SABHA
UNSTARRED QUESTION NO:1999
ANSWERED ON:15.03.2002
PAY SCALE OF INSPECTORS
PRAVEEN RASHTRAPAL

Will the Minister of FINANCE be pleased to state:

(a) the time scale of pay of Inspectors of Income Tax, Central Excise and Customs Department, in the Central Bureau ofInvestigation
and Intelligence Bureau prior to the 4th Pay Commission;

(b) whether the Government revised the pay scale of any of the categories of Inspectors mentioned above prior to the 5th Pay
Commission;

(c) if so, the reasons thereof;

(d) the time scale of pay recommended by the 5th Pay Commissionin respect of Inspectors of Income Tax, Central Excise, Customs,
Inspectors in the Central Bureau of Investigation and the Intelligence Bureau;

(e) whether the Government implemented the recommendations of the 5th Pay Commission in respect of pay scales of the above
categories of employees; and

(f) if not, the reasons for the same?

Answer

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF FINANCE (SHRI GINGEE N. RAMACHANDRAN)

(a): Prior to acceptance of the recommendations of the 4th Central Pay Commission (CPC) by the Central Government, the pay scale
of Inspectors of Income Tax, Central Excise and Customs, andInspectors in Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) wasRs.425-800,
which was upgraded to Rs.500-900 with effect from 1st January 1980 in respect of Inspectors of Income Tax, Central Excise and
Customs. Prior to acceptance of the recommendations of the 4th Central Pay Commission (CPC) by the CentralGovernment, the pay
scale of the post of ACIO-I (Inspector) in Intelligence Bureau (IB) was Rs.550-900.

(b)&(c): The pay scale of Inspectors of Income Tax, Central Excise & Customs was revised to Rs.1640-2900, and the pay scale of
ACIO-I in IB was revised to Rs.2000-3200, as per the acceptedrecommendations of the 4th CPC. The pay scale of Inspectors inCBI
was also revised to Rs.2000-3200.

(d):The 5th CPC recommended the scale of pay of Rs.1640-2900(Revised : Rs.5500-9000)for the Inspectors of Income Tax, Central
Excise and Customs. For IB, the 5th CPC recommended that theposts of Inspector be placed in two grades in the pay scales of
Rs.1640-2900 (Revised Rs.5500-9000) and Rs.2000-3500(Revised : Rs.6500-10500). For Inspectors in CBI, the Commission
recommended that parity of pay scale may be maintained with that of Inspectors in IB and the Central Police Organisations (CPOs).

(e) & (f) : The recommendations of the 5th CPC relating toInspectors in Income Tax,Central Excise and Customs have been
implemented. In respect of Inspectors in CBI and IB, only onescale of Rs.6500-10500 (revised) was implemented, with a view to
rationalising the rank and pay structure of all the CPOs.

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The government chose to implement a single pay scale of Rs.6500-10500 for Inspectors in CBI and IB, as opposed to the two-tier system recommended for IB by the 5th Pay Commission. This decision aimed at rationalizing the rank and pay structure across all Central Police Organizations, promoting parity and uniformity in remuneration, which might aid in enhancing collaboration and coherence among these entities .

The 5th Pay Commission recommended parity between the pay scales of Inspectors in the CBI and the Intelligence Bureau. It proposed a single scale of Rs.6500-10500 for both, whereas prior to this, IB Inspectors had two grade levels at Rs.1640-2900 and Rs.2000-3500, revised to Rs.5500-9000 and Rs.6500-10500 .

For Inspectors of Income Tax, Central Excise, and Customs, the 5th Pay Commission's recommendations were fully implemented with the pay scale revised to Rs.5500-9000. Conversely, for CBI and IB Inspectors, the recommendations of maintaining different grades were not fully implemented, instead opting for a single scale of Rs.6500-10500 to rationalize the pay structure, prioritizing uniformity over differential grading initially suggested .

Prior to the 4th Pay Commission, the pay scale of Inspectors of Income Tax, Central Excise, and Customs was Rs.425-800. This was upgraded to Rs.500-900 effective from 1st January 1980. After the 4th Pay Commission's recommendations were accepted, it was revised to Rs.1640-2900. The 5th Pay Commission further revised it to Rs.5500-9000 .

Revisions in the pay scale to Rs.5500-9000 for Inspectors of Income Tax, Central Excise, and Customs, as recommended by the 5th Pay Commission, likely enhanced the government's ability to attract qualified candidates by offering a competitive salary. Such financial incentives are crucial for retention strategies, ensuring experienced personnel remain engaged within the departments, thus increasing operational efficiency and effectiveness .

Pay Commissions, such as the 4th and 5th, have played a crucial role in defining the salary structure and career prospects for inspectors in Indian government agencies. By repeatedly reassessing and upgrading pay scales, as seen with increases from Rs.425-800 up to Rs.6500-10500, the commissions enhance job attractiveness, motivate career commitments, and ensure parity across similar roles, fostering a skilled and stable workforce suited for evolving administrative demands .

The 5th Pay Commission recommended upgrading the pay scale of Inspectors of Income Tax from Rs.1640-2900 to Rs.5500-9000. This change marked a significant upward revision aligning their compensation with broader governmental structural updates, reflecting an increased valuation of their roles .

Despite the 5th Pay Commission recommending two different pay scales for Inspectors in the Intelligence Bureau, a single revised scale of Rs.6500-10500 was implemented for both CBI and IB Inspectors. This was done to rationalize the rank and pay structure across the Central Police Organizations (CPOs).

The 4th Pay Commission revised the pay scale for Inspectors of Income Tax, Central Excise, and Customs from Rs.425-800 to Rs.1640-2900. The 5th Pay Commission later recommended an increase to Rs.5500-9000, thereby substantially improving the remuneration structure and aligning it with similar positions across government departments. These systematic revisions reflect a significant evolution in recognizing the roles' importance and requirements .

Initially, the pay scale of ACIO-I in the Intelligence Bureau was Rs.550-900. Following the 4th Pay Commission, it was revised to Rs.2000-3200. The 5th Pay Commission then recommended pay scales of Rs.5500-9000 and Rs.6500-10500 for two separate grades, although only the higher scale was implemented to standardize across the CPOs .

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