G.O.(Ms).No.98, Increase of Consolidated Pay for MGNREGS Computer Assistants, 2024
The Rural Development and Panchayat Raj (CGS.1) Department issued G.O.(Ms).No.98 dated 6 June 2024, increasing the consolidated monthly pay of 1,843 Computer Assistants working under the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme from Rs.16,000 to Rs.20,000 per person. The increase applies from 6 June 2024 and revises the amount fixed by the earlier government order dated 27 September 2023.
What the government order does
The Rural Development and Panchayat Raj (CGS.1) Department issued G.O.(Ms).No.98 dated 6 June 2024 concerning the consolidated pay of Computer Assistants working under the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme. It accepts a proposal submitted by the Director of Rural Development and Panchayat Raj and increases the monthly consolidated pay for 1,843 Computer Assistants.
Key provisions are:
- Consolidated pay is increased from Rs.16,000 to Rs.20,000 per person per month.
- The increase covers 1,843 Computer Assistants working under the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme.
- The revised amount applies from the date on which G.O.(Ms).No.98 was issued, which is 6 June 2024.
- Any later revision of the consolidated pay requires the Director of Rural Development and Panchayat Raj to obtain the Government's prior concurrence.
- The Finance Department concurred with the decision through U.O.No.e1298 dated 2 May 2024.
Earlier pay revision
G.O. (Ms) No.119 of the Rural Development and Panchayat Raj (CGS.1) Department, dated 27 September 2023, had increased the consolidated monthly pay of the same 1,843 Computer Assistants from Rs.14,000 to Rs.16,000. G.O.(Ms).No.98 dated 6 June 2024 replaces that Rs.16,000 monthly amount with Rs.20,000 from its date of issue.
The latest increase followed a proposal from the Director of Rural Development and Panchayat Raj in Letter No.28342/2023/MGNREGS-II-1 dated 14 March 2024.
Who is affected
G.O.(Ms).No.98 dated 6 June 2024 directly affects the 1,843 Computer Assistants working under the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme. It also directs the Director of Rural Development and Panchayat Raj and is circulated to District Collectors except Chennai District, as well as Project Directors of District Rural Development Agencies.
Relevance to land and property matters
G.O.(Ms).No.98 dated 6 June 2024 deals only with consolidated pay for Computer Assistants under the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme. It does not set out any provision on land ownership, property registration, land classification, planning permission or transfer of land.
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Common questions
How much will the MGNREGS Computer Assistants receive each month?
The 1,843 Computer Assistants covered by G.O.(Ms).No.98 will receive consolidated pay of Rs.20,000 per person per month, increased from Rs.16,000.
From what date does the increased pay apply?
The increase applies from the date of issue of G.O.(Ms).No.98, which is 6 June 2024.
Can the Director revise the pay again without government approval?
No. The Director of Rural Development and Panchayat Raj must obtain the Government's prior concurrence for any subsequent revision of the consolidated pay.
Does G.O.(Ms).No.98 affect my land or property rights?
No land or property provisions are contained in the document. It concerns only the consolidated pay of Computer Assistants working under the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme.
