While finance minister P Chidambaram did not announce any provision in the Budget for the increased wage bill in 2008-09, he maintained that there was enough head-room to meet the additional expenditure. Recognising the hardships faced by defence personnel, the panel put the military services’ pay on par with that recommended for civilians, while suggesting an allowance of Rs 6,000 per month for officers till the rank of Brigadier and equivalent.
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