There will be no cut in salary of central govt employees due to COVID-19 situation: Finance Ministry

April 19: A news became viral in social media and some television channels and newspapers that there will be a cut in the pension or salary of for Central Government Employees and Pensioners due to COVID-19 situation. The Union Government has clarified that there will be no cut in pension disbursements. Also, pensions and salaries will not be affected.

It is being reported that a 20% cut in Central Government Pensions is being planned.This news is FALSE. There will be no cut in pension disbursements. It is clarified that salaries and pensions will not be affected by Government Cash Management instructions.@PIBFactCheck https://t.co/hlZpnbxnJx

— Ministry of Finance 🇮🇳 #StayHome #StaySafe (@FinMinIndia) April 19, 2020

Taking to the official tweeter handle, the Ministry of Finance said, “It is being reported that a 20% cut in Central Government Pensions is being planned. This news is FALSE. There will be no cut in pension disbursements. It is clarified that salaries and pensions will not be affected by Government Cash Management instructions.”

PIB Fact Check has also clarified that this is not true. The Indian government has not announced a deduction in the salary/pension of government employees.